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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.10, 1,602.75 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.10, 1,602.75 and 520.06 is: 780.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.10 : 1,602.75 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.10/1,602.75 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.10x = 1,602.75 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.10x = 833,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,526.17/1,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.38

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