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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,602.76 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,602.76 and 338.04 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,602.76 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,602.76 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,602.76 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 541,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,796.99/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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