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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.71, 1,550.38 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.71, 1,550.38 and 293.32 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.71 : 1,550.38 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.71/1,550.38 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.71x = 1,550.38 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.71x = 454,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,757.46/1,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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