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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.61, 1,550.41 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.61, 1,550.41 and 303.16 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.61 : 1,550.41 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.61/1,550.41 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.61x = 1,550.41 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.61x = 470,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,023.48/1,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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