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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.78, 1,550.73 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.78, 1,550.73 and 303.46 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.78 : 1,550.73 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.78/1,550.73 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.78x = 1,550.73 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.78x = 470,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,584.53/1,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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