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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.13 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.13 and 337.97 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.66 : 1,603.13 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.66/1,603.13 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.66x = 1,603.13 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.66x = 541,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,812.16/1,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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