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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.08, 1,483.58 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.08, 1,483.58 and 603.06 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.08 : 1,483.58 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.08/1,483.58 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.08x = 1,483.58 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.08x = 894,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,687.75/1,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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