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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.46, 1,412.35 and 603.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.46, 1,412.35 and 603.83 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.46 : 1,412.35 = 603.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.46/1,412.35 = 603.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.46x = 1,412.35 × 603.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.46x = 852,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,821.32/1,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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