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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.66, 1,412.62 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.66, 1,412.62 and 604.04 is: 833.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.66 : 1,412.62 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.66/1,412.62 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.66x = 1,412.62 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.66x = 853,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,281.76/1,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.56

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