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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.58, 1,411.16 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.58, 1,411.16 and 603 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.58 : 1,411.16 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.58/1,411.16 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.58x = 1,411.16 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.58x = 850,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,926.47/1,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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