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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.50, 1,601.33 and 606.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.50, 1,601.33 and 606.11 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.50 : 1,601.33 = 606.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.50/1,601.33 = 606.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.50x = 1,601.33 × 606.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.50x = 970,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,571.09/1,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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