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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.54, 1,475.31 and 670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.54, 1,475.31 and 670.37 is: 925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.54 : 1,475.31 = 670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.54/1,475.31 = 670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.54x = 1,475.31 × 670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.54x = 988,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,996.19/1,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.56

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