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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.51, 1,602.19 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.51, 1,602.19 and 548.30 is: 822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.51 : 1,602.19 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.51/1,602.19 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.51x = 1,602.19 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.51x = 878,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,472.77/1,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.15

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