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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.64, 1,603.44 and 580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.64, 1,603.44 and 580.96 is: 871.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.64 : 1,603.44 = 580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.64/1,603.44 = 580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.64x = 1,603.44 × 580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.64x = 931,534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,534.50/1,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.70

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