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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.55, 1,602.53 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.55, 1,602.53 and 452.23 is: 678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.55 : 1,602.53 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.55/1,602.53 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.55x = 1,602.53 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.55x = 724,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,701.87/1,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.21

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