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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,605.04 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,605.04 and 657.44 is: 987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,605.04 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,605.04 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,605.04 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 1,055,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,217.50/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.96

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