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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,602.29 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,602.29 and 374.73 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,602.29 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,602.29 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,602.29 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 600,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,426.13/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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