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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.54, 1,601.97 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.54, 1,601.97 and 419.22 is: 628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.54 : 1,601.97 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.54/1,601.97 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.54x = 1,601.97 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.54x = 671,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,577.86/1,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.50

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