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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.91, 1,548.64 and 383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.91, 1,548.64 and 383.47 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.91 : 1,548.64 = 383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.91/1,548.64 = 383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.91x = 1,548.64 × 383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.91x = 593,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,856.98/1,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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