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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.23, 1,602.45 and 374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.23, 1,602.45 and 374.83 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.23 : 1,602.45 = 374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.23/1,602.45 = 374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.23x = 1,602.45 × 374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.23x = 600,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,642.33/1,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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