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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.79, 1,411.20 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.79, 1,411.20 and 603.11 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.79 : 1,411.20 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.79/1,411.20 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.79x = 1,411.20 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.79x = 851,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,101.78/1,022.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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