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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.71, 1,412.73 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.71, 1,412.73 and 604.04 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.71 : 1,412.73 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.71/1,412.73 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.71x = 1,412.73 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.71x = 853,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,338.37/1,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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