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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.15, 1,600.32 and 581.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.15, 1,600.32 and 581.49 is: 871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.15 : 1,600.32 = 581.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.15/1,600.32 = 581.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.15x = 1,600.32 × 581.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.15x = 930,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,570.08/1,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.20

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