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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.54 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.54 and 418.56 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.04 : 1,602.54 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.04/1,602.54 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.04x = 1,602.54 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.04x = 670,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,759.14/1,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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