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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.40, 1,603.33 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.40, 1,603.33 and 375.08 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.40 : 1,603.33 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.40/1,603.33 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.40x = 1,603.33 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.40x = 601,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,377.02/1,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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