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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.19, 1,602.56 and 337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.19, 1,602.56 and 337.78 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.19 : 1,602.56 = 337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.19/1,602.56 = 337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.19x = 1,602.56 × 337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.19x = 541,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,312.72/1,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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