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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.40 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.26, 1,602.40 and 583.50 is: 875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.26 : 1,602.40 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.26/1,602.40 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.26x = 1,602.40 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.26x = 935,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,000.40/1,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.26

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