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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.60, 1,442.80 and 603.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.60, 1,442.80 and 603.48 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.60 : 1,442.80 = 603.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.60/1,442.80 = 603.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.60x = 1,442.80 × 603.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.60x = 870,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,700.94/1,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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