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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.82, 1,550.74 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.82, 1,550.74 and 303.41 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.82 : 1,550.74 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.82/1,550.74 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.82x = 1,550.74 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.82x = 470,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,507.33/1,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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