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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.96, 1,548.48 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.96, 1,548.48 and 455.52 is: 682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.96 : 1,548.48 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.96/1,548.48 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.96x = 1,548.48 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.96x = 705,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,363.61/1,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.86

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