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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.28, 1,474.06 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.28, 1,474.06 and 602.52 is: 831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.28 : 1,474.06 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.28/1,474.06 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.28x = 1,474.06 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.28x = 888,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,150.63/1,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.38

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