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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.68, 1,443.19 and 603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.68, 1,443.19 and 603.49 is: 832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.68 : 1,443.19 = 603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.68/1,443.19 = 603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.68x = 1,443.19 × 603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.68x = 870,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,950.73/1,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.90

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