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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.55, 1,442.82 and 603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.55, 1,442.82 and 603.69 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.55 : 1,442.82 = 603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.55/1,442.82 = 603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.55x = 1,442.82 × 603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.55x = 871,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,016.01/1,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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