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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.15, 1,550.03 and 330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.15, 1,550.03 and 330.34 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.15 : 1,550.03 = 330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.15/1,550.03 = 330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.15x = 1,550.03 × 330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.15x = 512,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,029.16/1,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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