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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.30, 1,474.26 and 676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.30, 1,474.26 and 676.02 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.30 : 1,474.26 = 676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.30/1,474.26 = 676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.30x = 1,474.26 × 676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.30x = 996,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,629.25/1,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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