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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.39, 1,442.55 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.39, 1,442.55 and 603.22 is: 832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.39 : 1,442.55 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.39/1,442.55 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.39x = 1,442.55 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.39x = 870,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,175.01/1,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.39

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