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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.51, 1,602.93 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.51, 1,602.93 and 452.22 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.51 : 1,602.93 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.51/1,602.93 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.51x = 1,602.93 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.51x = 724,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,878.14/1,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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