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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.94 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.56, 1,442.94 and 603.57 is: 832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.56 : 1,442.94 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.56/1,442.94 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.56x = 1,442.94 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.56x = 870,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,915.30/1,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.97

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