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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,483.87 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,483.87 and 603.14 is: 832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,483.87 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,483.87 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,483.87 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 894,981.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,981.35/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.29

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