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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.02, 1,599.81 and 546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.02, 1,599.81 and 546.45 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.02 : 1,599.81 = 546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.02/1,599.81 = 546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.02x = 1,599.81 × 546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.02x = 874,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,216.17/1,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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