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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.24, 1,442.10 and 603.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.24, 1,442.10 and 603.08 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.24 : 1,442.10 = 603.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.24/1,442.10 = 603.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.24x = 1,442.10 × 603.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.24x = 869,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,701.67/1,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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