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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.51, 1,549.73 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.51, 1,549.73 and 302.99 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.51 : 1,549.73 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.51/1,549.73 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.51x = 1,549.73 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.51x = 469,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,554.42/1,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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