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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.25, 1,483.75 and 603.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.25, 1,483.75 and 603.17 is: 832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.25 : 1,483.75 = 603.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.25/1,483.75 = 603.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.25x = 1,483.75 × 603.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.25x = 894,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,950.12/1,075.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.32

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