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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.03, 1,601.45 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.03, 1,601.45 and 520.11 is: 779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.03 : 1,601.45 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.03/1,601.45 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.03x = 1,601.45 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.03x = 832,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,927.56/1,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.87

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