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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.35, 1,601.46 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.35, 1,601.46 and 374.48 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.35 : 1,601.46 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.35/1,601.46 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.35x = 1,601.46 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.35x = 599,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,714.74/1,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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