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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.62 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.62 and 603.50 is: 832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.02 : 1,411.62 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.02/1,411.62 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.02x = 1,411.62 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.02x = 851,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,912.67/1,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.74

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