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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.69, 1,550.40 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.69, 1,550.40 and 303.24 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.69 : 1,550.40 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.69/1,550.40 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.69x = 1,550.40 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.69x = 470,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,143.30/1,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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