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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.10, 1,593.97 and 823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.10, 1,593.97 and 823.30 is: 1,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.10 : 1,593.97 = 823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.10/1,593.97 = 823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.10x = 1,593.97 × 823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.10x = 1,312,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,311.38/1,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.64

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