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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.60, 1,602.96 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.60, 1,602.96 and 337.98 is: 506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.60 : 1,602.96 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.60/1,602.96 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.60x = 1,602.96 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.60x = 541,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,768.42/1,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.99

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