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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.95 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.95 and 603.60 is: 832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.63 : 1,442.95 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.63/1,442.95 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.63x = 1,442.95 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.63x = 870,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,965.82/1,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.96

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