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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.94, 1,549 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.94, 1,549 and 383.32 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.94 : 1,549 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.94/1,549 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.94x = 1,549 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.94x = 593,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,762.68/1,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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