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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.08, 1,411.68 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.08, 1,411.68 and 603.32 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.08 : 1,411.68 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.08/1,411.68 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.08x = 1,411.68 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.08x = 851,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,694.78/1,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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