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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.08, 1,549.62 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.08, 1,549.62 and 302.65 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.08 : 1,549.62 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.08/1,549.62 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.08x = 1,549.62 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.08x = 468,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,992.49/1,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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