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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.57, 1,412.45 and 603.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.57, 1,412.45 and 603.90 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.57 : 1,412.45 = 603.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.57/1,412.45 = 603.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.57x = 1,412.45 × 603.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.57x = 852,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,969.98/1,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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