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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.52, 1,442.92 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.52, 1,442.92 and 603.44 is: 832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.52 : 1,442.92 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.52/1,442.92 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.52x = 1,442.92 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.52x = 870,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,715.64/1,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.81

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