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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.52, 1,474.45 and 620.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.52, 1,474.45 and 620.32 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.52 : 1,474.45 = 620.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.52/1,474.45 = 620.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.52x = 1,474.45 × 620.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.52x = 914,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,630.82/1,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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