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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.03, 1,549.95 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.03, 1,549.95 and 455.50 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.03 : 1,549.95 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.03/1,549.95 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.03x = 1,549.95 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.03x = 706,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,002.23/1,033.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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