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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.66, 1,604.49 and 549.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.66, 1,604.49 and 549.03 is: 824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.66 : 1,604.49 = 549.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.66/1,604.49 = 549.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.66x = 1,604.49 × 549.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.66x = 880,913.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,913.14/1,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.32

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