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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.57, 1,603.26 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.57, 1,603.26 and 410.46 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.57 : 1,603.26 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.57/1,603.26 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.57x = 1,603.26 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.57x = 658,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,074.10/1,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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