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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.84, 1,549.18 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.84, 1,549.18 and 302.40 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.84 : 1,549.18 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.84/1,549.18 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.84x = 1,549.18 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.84x = 468,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,472.03/1,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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