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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.42, 1,602.74 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.42, 1,602.74 and 288.44 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.42 : 1,602.74 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.42/1,602.74 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.42x = 1,602.74 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.42x = 462,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,294.33/1,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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