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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.39 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.39 and 298.74 is: 448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,602.39 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,602.39 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,602.39 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 478,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,697.99/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.11

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