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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.24, 1,602.48 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.24, 1,602.48 and 337.92 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.24 : 1,602.48 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.24/1,602.48 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.24x = 1,602.48 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.24x = 541,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,510.04/1,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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