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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.23, 1,442.58 and 603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.23, 1,442.58 and 603.27 is: 832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.23 : 1,442.58 = 603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.23/1,442.58 = 603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.23x = 1,442.58 × 603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.23x = 870,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,265.24/1,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.61

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