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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.19, 1,549.75 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.19, 1,549.75 and 292.85 is: 439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.19 : 1,549.75 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.19/1,549.75 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.19x = 1,549.75 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.19x = 453,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,844.29/1,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.27

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