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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.13, 1,412.16 and 603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.13, 1,412.16 and 603.51 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.13 : 1,412.16 = 603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.13/1,412.16 = 603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.13x = 1,412.16 × 603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.13x = 852,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,252.68/1,023.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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