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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.12, 1,442.28 and 603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.12, 1,442.28 and 603.10 is: 832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.12 : 1,442.28 = 603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.12/1,442.28 = 603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.12x = 1,442.28 × 603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.12x = 869,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,839.07/1,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.29

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