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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.12 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.12 and 443.62 is: 665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.40 : 1,602.12 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.40/1,602.12 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.40x = 1,602.12 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.40x = 710,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,732.47/1,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.23

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