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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,602.89 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,602.89 and 375.36 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,602.89 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,602.89 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,602.89 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 601,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,658.91/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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