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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.71 and 419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.71 and 419.45 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.66 : 1,603.71 = 419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.66/1,603.71 = 419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.66x = 1,603.71 × 419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.66x = 672,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,668.14/1,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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