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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.22 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.22 and 337.60 is: 506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.04 : 1,602.22 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.04/1,602.22 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.04x = 1,602.22 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.04x = 540,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,909.47/1,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.45

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