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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.09, 1,602.48 and 548.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.09, 1,602.48 and 548.23 is: 822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.09 : 1,602.48 = 548.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.09/1,602.48 = 548.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.09x = 1,602.48 × 548.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.09x = 878,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,527.61/1,068.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.52

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