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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.38, 1,603.78 and 717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.38, 1,603.78 and 717.24 is: 1,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.38 : 1,603.78 = 717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.38/1,603.78 = 717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.38x = 1,603.78 × 717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.38x = 1,150,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,295.17/1,068.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.67

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