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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,473.60 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,473.60 and 653.76 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,473.60 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,473.60 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,473.60 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 963,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,380.74/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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