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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.99, 1,550.97 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.99, 1,550.97 and 303.54 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.99 : 1,550.97 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.99/1,550.97 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.99x = 1,550.97 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.99x = 470,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,775.62/1,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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