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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.09, 1,601.18 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.09, 1,601.18 and 418.37 is: 627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.09 : 1,601.18 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.09/1,601.18 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.09x = 1,601.18 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.09x = 669,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,885.68/1,068.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.18

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