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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.32, 1,552.46 and 332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.32, 1,552.46 and 332.43 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.32 : 1,552.46 = 332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.32/1,552.46 = 332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.32x = 1,552.46 × 332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.32x = 516,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,082.62/1,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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