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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.62, 1,608.62 and 968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.62, 1,608.62 and 968.18 is: 1,457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.62 : 1,608.62 = 968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.62/1,608.62 = 968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.62x = 1,608.62 × 968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.62x = 1,557,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,420.83/1,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.42

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