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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.36, 1,474.68 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.36, 1,474.68 and 675.48 is: 932.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.36 : 1,474.68 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.36/1,474.68 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.36x = 1,474.68 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.36x = 996,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,116.85/1,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.38

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