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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.64, 1,602.72 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.64, 1,602.72 and 299.20 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.64 : 1,602.72 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.64/1,602.72 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.64x = 1,602.72 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.64x = 479,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,533.82/1,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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