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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.04 and 603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.23, 1,412.04 and 603.61 is: 832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.23 : 1,412.04 = 603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.23/1,412.04 = 603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.23x = 1,412.04 × 603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.23x = 852,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,317.93/1,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.97

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