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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.44, 1,411.88 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.44, 1,411.88 and 603.79 is: 832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.44 : 1,411.88 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.44/1,411.88 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.44x = 1,411.88 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.44x = 852,472.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,472.48/1,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.95

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