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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.60, 1,603.20 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.60, 1,603.20 and 452.60 is: 679.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.60 : 1,603.20 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.60/1,603.20 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.60x = 1,603.20 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.60x = 725,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,608.32/1,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.03

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