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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,474.32 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,474.32 and 602.64 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,474.32 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,474.32 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,474.32 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 888,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,484.20/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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