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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.56, 1,602.40 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.56, 1,602.40 and 375.08 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.56 : 1,602.40 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.56/1,602.40 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.56x = 1,602.40 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.56x = 601,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,028.19/1,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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