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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.61, 1,603.11 and 375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.61, 1,603.11 and 375.07 is: 562.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.61 : 1,603.11 = 375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.61/1,603.11 = 375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.61x = 1,603.11 × 375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.61x = 601,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,278.47/1,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.67

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