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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.93, 1,549.23 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.93, 1,549.23 and 302.58 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.93 : 1,549.23 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.93/1,549.23 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.93x = 1,549.23 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.93x = 468,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,766.01/1,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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