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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.52, 1,602.60 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.52, 1,602.60 and 288.56 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.52 : 1,602.60 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.52/1,602.60 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.52x = 1,602.60 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.52x = 462,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,446.26/1,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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