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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.55, 1,602.40 and 483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.55, 1,602.40 and 483.52 is: 725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.55 : 1,602.40 = 483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.55/1,602.40 = 483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.55x = 1,602.40 × 483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.55x = 774,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,792.45/1,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.09

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