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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.37, 1,602.01 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.37, 1,602.01 and 418.75 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.37 : 1,602.01 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.37/1,602.01 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.37x = 1,602.01 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.37x = 670,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,841.69/1,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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