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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.48, 1,603.67 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.48, 1,603.67 and 606.51 is: 910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.48 : 1,603.67 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.48/1,603.67 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.48x = 1,603.67 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.48x = 972,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,638.86/1,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.30

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