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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.42, 1,550.14 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.42, 1,550.14 and 303.08 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.42 : 1,550.14 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.42/1,550.14 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.42x = 1,550.14 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.42x = 469,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,816.43/1,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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