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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.72, 1,443.10 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.72, 1,443.10 and 603.62 is: 833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.72 : 1,443.10 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.72/1,443.10 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.72x = 1,443.10 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.72x = 871,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,084.02/1,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.00

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