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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550.28 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550.28 and 303.06 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,550.28 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,550.28 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,550.28 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 469,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,827.86/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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