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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.13, 1,483.58 and 603.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.13, 1,483.58 and 603.05 is: 832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.13 : 1,483.58 = 603.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.13/1,483.58 = 603.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.13x = 1,483.58 × 603.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.13x = 894,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,667.70/1,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.15

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