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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.15, 1,450.73 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.15, 1,450.73 and 603.20 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.15 : 1,450.73 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.15/1,450.73 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.15x = 1,450.73 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.15x = 875,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,080.34/1,051.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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