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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.20, 1,603.60 and 606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.20, 1,603.60 and 606.30 is: 910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.20 : 1,603.60 = 606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.20/1,603.60 = 606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.20x = 1,603.60 × 606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.20x = 972,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,262.68/1,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.19

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