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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.91 and 603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.63, 1,442.91 and 603.49 is: 832.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.63 : 1,442.91 = 603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.63/1,442.91 = 603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.63x = 1,442.91 × 603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.63x = 870,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,781.76/1,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.78

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