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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.10, 1,549.87 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.10, 1,549.87 and 302.68 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.10 : 1,549.87 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.10/1,549.87 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.10x = 1,549.87 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.10x = 469,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,110.02/1,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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