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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.62, 1,442.90 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.62, 1,442.90 and 603.50 is: 832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.62 : 1,442.90 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.62/1,442.90 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.62x = 1,442.90 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.62x = 870,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,790.15/1,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.80

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