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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.18, 1,474.20 and 596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.18, 1,474.20 and 596.13 is: 822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.18 : 1,474.20 = 596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.18/1,474.20 = 596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.18x = 1,474.20 × 596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.18x = 878,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,814.85/1,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.72

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