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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.52, 1,412.93 and 603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.52, 1,412.93 and 603.73 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.52 : 1,412.93 = 603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.52/1,412.93 = 603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.52x = 1,412.93 × 603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.52x = 853,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,028.23/1,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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