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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.06, 1,442.50 and 603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.06, 1,442.50 and 603.28 is: 832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.06 : 1,442.50 = 603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.06/1,442.50 = 603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.06x = 1,442.50 × 603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.06x = 870,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,231.40/1,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.71

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