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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.60 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.60 and 581.14 is: 872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.04 : 1,602.60 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.04/1,602.60 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.04x = 1,602.60 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.04x = 931,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,334.96/1,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.00

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