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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.35, 1,602.53 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.35, 1,602.53 and 419.54 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.35 : 1,602.53 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.35/1,602.53 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.35x = 1,602.53 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.35x = 672,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,325.44/1,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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