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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.80, 1,442.73 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.80, 1,442.73 and 603.54 is: 832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.80 : 1,442.73 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.80/1,442.73 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.80x = 1,442.73 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.80x = 870,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,745.26/1,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.61

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