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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.42, 1,474.98 and 675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.42, 1,474.98 and 675.66 is: 932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.42 : 1,474.98 = 675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.42/1,474.98 = 675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.42x = 1,474.98 × 675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.42x = 996,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,584.99/1,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.77

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