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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.28, 1,602.66 and 337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.28, 1,602.66 and 337.79 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.28 : 1,602.66 = 337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.28/1,602.66 = 337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.28x = 1,602.66 × 337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.28x = 541,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,362.52/1,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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