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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.46, 1,602.77 and 410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.46, 1,602.77 and 410.65 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.46 : 1,602.77 = 410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.46/1,602.77 = 410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.46x = 1,602.77 × 410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.46x = 658,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,181.12/1,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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