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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.03, 1,473.93 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.03, 1,473.93 and 718.92 is: 992.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.03 : 1,473.93 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.03/1,473.93 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.03x = 1,473.93 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.03x = 1,059,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,637.76/1,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.14

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