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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.46, 1,603.30 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.46, 1,603.30 and 419.66 is: 629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.46 : 1,603.30 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.46/1,603.30 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.46x = 1,603.30 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.46x = 672,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,840.88/1,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.73

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