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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.27, 1,550.16 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.27, 1,550.16 and 302.86 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.27 : 1,550.16 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.27/1,550.16 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.27x = 1,550.16 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.27x = 469,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,481.46/1,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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