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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.67 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.50, 1,442.67 and 603.33 is: 832.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.50 : 1,442.67 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.50/1,442.67 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.50x = 1,442.67 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.50x = 870,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,406.09/1,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.53

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