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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.54, 1,602.98 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.54, 1,602.98 and 338.12 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.54 : 1,602.98 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.54/1,602.98 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.54x = 1,602.98 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.54x = 541,989.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,989.89/1,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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