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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.13, 1,451.88 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.13, 1,451.88 and 603.98 is: 833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.13 : 1,451.88 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.13/1,451.88 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.13x = 1,451.88 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.13x = 876,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,899.22/1,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.45

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