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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.54, 1,601.87 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.54, 1,601.87 and 374.78 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.54 : 1,601.87 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.54/1,601.87 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.54x = 1,601.87 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.54x = 600,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,338.96/1,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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