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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.20, 1,474.10 and 602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.20, 1,474.10 and 602.45 is: 831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.20 : 1,474.10 = 602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.20/1,474.10 = 602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.20x = 1,474.10 × 602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.20x = 888,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,061.16/1,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.37

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