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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.78 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.04, 1,602.78 and 418.78 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.04 : 1,602.78 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.04/1,602.78 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.04x = 1,602.78 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.04x = 671,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,212.21/1,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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