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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.37, 1,602.80 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.37, 1,602.80 and 337.93 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.37 : 1,602.80 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.37/1,602.80 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.37x = 1,602.80 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.37x = 541,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,634.20/1,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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