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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.83 and 648.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.83 and 648.53 is: 894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,473.83 = 648.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,473.83 = 648.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,473.83 × 648.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 955,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,820.32/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.90

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