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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.53, 1,602.45 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.53, 1,602.45 and 548.37 is: 822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.53 : 1,602.45 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.53/1,602.45 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.53x = 1,602.45 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.53x = 878,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,735.51/1,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.38

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