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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.22, 1,601.42 and 409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.22, 1,601.42 and 409.72 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.22 : 1,601.42 = 409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.22/1,601.42 = 409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.22x = 1,601.42 × 409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.22x = 656,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,133.80/1,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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