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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.46, 1,603.32 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.46, 1,603.32 and 452.12 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.46 : 1,603.32 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.46/1,603.32 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.46x = 1,603.32 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.46x = 724,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,893.04/1,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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