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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.22, 1,602.54 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.22, 1,602.54 and 547.96 is: 822.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.22 : 1,602.54 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.22/1,602.54 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.22x = 1,602.54 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.22x = 878,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,127.82/1,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.05

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