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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.65, 1,603.07 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.65, 1,603.07 and 328.43 is: 492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.65 : 1,603.07 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.65/1,603.07 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.65x = 1,603.07 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.65x = 526,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,496.28/1,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.67

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