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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.45, 1,442.98 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.45, 1,442.98 and 603.62 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.45 : 1,442.98 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.45/1,442.98 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.45x = 1,442.98 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.45x = 871,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,004.37/1,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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