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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.39, 1,602.38 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.39, 1,602.38 and 337.97 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.39 : 1,602.38 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.39/1,602.38 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.39x = 1,602.38 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.39x = 541,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,561.22/1,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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