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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.14, 1,474.02 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.14, 1,474.02 and 602.40 is: 831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.14 : 1,474.02 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.14/1,474.02 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.14x = 1,474.02 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.14x = 887,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,949.65/1,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.30

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