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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.51 and 603.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.51 and 603.93 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.45 : 1,383.51 = 603.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.45/1,383.51 = 603.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.45x = 1,383.51 × 603.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.45x = 835,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,543.19/1,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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