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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.23, 1,529.92 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.23, 1,529.92 and 603.52 is: 904.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.23 : 1,529.92 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.23/1,529.92 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.23x = 1,529.92 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.23x = 923,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,334.25/1,021.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.14

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