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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.04, 1,599.90 and 875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.04, 1,599.90 and 875.08 is: 1,310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.04 : 1,599.90 = 875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.04/1,599.90 = 875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.04x = 1,599.90 × 875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.04x = 1,400,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,040.49/1,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.85

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