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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.85, 1,548.76 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.85, 1,548.76 and 302.23 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.85 : 1,548.76 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.85/1,548.76 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.85x = 1,548.76 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.85x = 468,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,081.73/1,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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