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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.98, 1,550.94 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.98, 1,550.94 and 303.57 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.98 : 1,550.94 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.98/1,550.94 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.98x = 1,550.94 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.98x = 470,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,818.86/1,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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