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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.13, 1,602.24 and 863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.13, 1,602.24 and 863.09 is: 1,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.13 : 1,602.24 = 863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.13/1,602.24 = 863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.13x = 1,602.24 × 863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.13x = 1,382,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,873.01/1,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.67

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