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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.45, 1,601.57 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.45, 1,601.57 and 410.14 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.45 : 1,601.57 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.45/1,601.57 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.45x = 1,601.57 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.45x = 656,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,867.92/1,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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