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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.24, 1,474.16 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.24, 1,474.16 and 602.52 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.24 : 1,474.16 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.24/1,474.16 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.24x = 1,474.16 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.24x = 888,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,210.88/1,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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