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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.63, 1,602.94 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.63, 1,602.94 and 299.13 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.63 : 1,602.94 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.63/1,602.94 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.63x = 1,602.94 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.63x = 479,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,487.44/1,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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