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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.33, 1,550.15 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.33, 1,550.15 and 302.82 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.33 : 1,550.15 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.33/1,550.15 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.33x = 1,550.15 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.33x = 469,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,416.42/1,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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