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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.44 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,442.44 and 603.33 is: 832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,442.44 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,442.44 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,442.44 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 870,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,267.33/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.40

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