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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.90, 1,551.12 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.90, 1,551.12 and 303.49 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.90 : 1,551.12 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.90/1,551.12 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.90x = 1,551.12 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.90x = 470,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,749.41/1,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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