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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.22, 1,602.79 and 520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.22, 1,602.79 and 520.41 is: 780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.22 : 1,602.79 = 520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.22/1,602.79 = 520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.22x = 1,602.79 × 520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.22x = 834,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,103.64/1,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.83

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