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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.88, 1,548.66 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.88, 1,548.66 and 383.32 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.88 : 1,548.66 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.88/1,548.66 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.88x = 1,548.66 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.88x = 593,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,632.35/1,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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