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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.08, 1,442.16 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.08, 1,442.16 and 603 is: 832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.08 : 1,442.16 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.08/1,442.16 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.08x = 1,442.16 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.08x = 869,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,622.48/1,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.11

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