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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023, 1,411.38 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023, 1,411.38 and 603.42 is: 832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023 : 1,411.38 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023/1,411.38 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023x = 1,411.38 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023x = 851,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,654.92/1,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.51

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