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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.37 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.37 and 303.41 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.93 : 1,550.37 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.93/1,550.37 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.93x = 1,550.37 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.93x = 470,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,400.22/1,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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