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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.73, 1,412.61 and 604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.73, 1,412.61 and 604.10 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.73 : 1,412.61 = 604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.73/1,412.61 = 604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.73x = 1,412.61 × 604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.73x = 853,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,359.25/1,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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