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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.24, 1,550.18 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.24, 1,550.18 and 302.83 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.24 : 1,550.18 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.24/1,550.18 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.24x = 1,550.18 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.24x = 469,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,441.01/1,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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