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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,601.79 and 409.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,601.79 and 409.85 is: 614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,601.79 = 409.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,601.79 = 409.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,601.79 × 409.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 656,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,485.62/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.64

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