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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.57, 1,602.86 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.57, 1,602.86 and 338.22 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.57 : 1,602.86 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.57/1,602.86 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.57x = 1,602.86 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.57x = 542,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,117.62/1,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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