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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.32, 1,474.31 and 602.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.32, 1,474.31 and 602.57 is: 831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.32 : 1,474.31 = 602.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.32/1,474.31 = 602.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.32x = 1,474.31 × 602.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.32x = 888,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,374.98/1,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.56

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