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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.50, 1,474.56 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.50, 1,474.56 and 602.78 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.50 : 1,474.56 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.50/1,474.56 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.50x = 1,474.56 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.50x = 888,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,835.28/1,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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