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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.59 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.59 and 374.90 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,602.59 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,602.59 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,602.59 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 600,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,801.10/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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