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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.35, 1,474.34 and 596.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.35, 1,474.34 and 596.25 is: 822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.35 : 1,474.34 = 596.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.35/1,474.34 = 596.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.35x = 1,474.34 × 596.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.35x = 879,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,072.24/1,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.84

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