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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.70 and 328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.70 and 328.18 is: 492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.40 : 1,602.70 = 328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.40/1,602.70 = 328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.40x = 1,602.70 × 328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.40x = 525,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,974.09/1,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.30

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