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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.17, 1,549.76 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.17, 1,549.76 and 302.75 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.17 : 1,549.76 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.17/1,549.76 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.17x = 1,549.76 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.17x = 469,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,180.58/1,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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