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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.14, 1,474.18 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.14, 1,474.18 and 602.48 is: 831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.14 : 1,474.18 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.14/1,474.18 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.14x = 1,474.18 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.14x = 888,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,163.97/1,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.51

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