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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.15, 1,602.32 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.15, 1,602.32 and 337.83 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.15 : 1,602.32 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.15/1,602.32 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.15x = 1,602.32 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.15x = 541,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,311.77/1,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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