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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068, 1,600.92 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068, 1,600.92 and 547.68 is: 820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068 : 1,600.92 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068/1,600.92 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068x = 1,600.92 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068x = 876,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,791.87/1,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.97

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