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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.29, 1,602.89 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.29, 1,602.89 and 338.07 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.29 : 1,602.89 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.29/1,602.89 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.29x = 1,602.89 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.29x = 541,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,894.61/1,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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