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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.50, 1,549.92 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.50, 1,549.92 and 302.88 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.50 : 1,549.92 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.50/1,549.92 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.50x = 1,549.92 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.50x = 469,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,439.77/1,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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