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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473.42 and 648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473.42 and 648.60 is: 894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.12 : 1,473.42 = 648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.12/1,473.42 = 648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.12x = 1,473.42 × 648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.12x = 955,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,660.21/1,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.71

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