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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.03, 1,451.83 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.03, 1,451.83 and 603.97 is: 833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.03 : 1,451.83 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.03/1,451.83 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.03x = 1,451.83 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.03x = 876,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,861.77/1,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.50

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