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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,472.64 and 903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,472.64 and 903.12 is: 1,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,472.64 = 903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,472.64 = 903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,472.64 × 903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 1,329,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,970.64/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.73

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