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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.18, 1,602.01 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.18, 1,602.01 and 337.62 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.18 : 1,602.01 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.18/1,602.01 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.18x = 1,602.01 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.18x = 540,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,870.62/1,068.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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