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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.56, 1,602.72 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.56, 1,602.72 and 299.12 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.56 : 1,602.72 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.56/1,602.72 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.56x = 1,602.72 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.56x = 479,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,405.61/1,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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