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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.70, 1,550.84 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.70, 1,550.84 and 303.26 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.70 : 1,550.84 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.70/1,550.84 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.70x = 1,550.84 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.70x = 470,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,298.47/1,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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