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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.67, 1,442.97 and 603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.67, 1,442.97 and 603.47 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.67 : 1,442.97 = 603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.67/1,442.97 = 603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.67x = 1,442.97 × 603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.67x = 870,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,792.71/1,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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