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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.96, 1,551.14 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.96, 1,551.14 and 303.46 is: 455.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.96 : 1,551.14 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.96/1,551.14 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.96x = 1,551.14 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.96x = 470,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,708.94/1,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.25

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