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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.19, 1,450.66 and 603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.19, 1,450.66 and 603.10 is: 832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.19 : 1,450.66 = 603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.19/1,450.66 = 603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.19x = 1,450.66 × 603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.19x = 874,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,893.05/1,051.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.29

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