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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.50, 1,604.24 and 548.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.50, 1,604.24 and 548.86 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.50 : 1,604.24 = 548.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.50/1,604.24 = 548.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.50x = 1,604.24 × 548.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.50x = 880,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,503.17/1,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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