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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.42, 1,411.88 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.42, 1,411.88 and 603.84 is: 833.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.42 : 1,411.88 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.42/1,411.88 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.42x = 1,411.88 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.42x = 852,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,549.62/1,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.04

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