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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.02, 1,601.22 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.02, 1,601.22 and 418.40 is: 627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.02 : 1,601.22 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.02/1,601.22 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.02x = 1,601.22 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.02x = 669,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,950.45/1,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.28

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