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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.54 and 625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.54 and 625.82 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,473.54 = 625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,473.54 = 625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,473.54 × 625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 922,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,170.80/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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