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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.56, 1,550.34 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.56, 1,550.34 and 303.21 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.56 : 1,550.34 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.56/1,550.34 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.56x = 1,550.34 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.56x = 470,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,078.59/1,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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