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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.67, 1,602.75 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.67, 1,602.75 and 410.32 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.67 : 1,602.75 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.67/1,602.75 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.67x = 1,602.75 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.67x = 657,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,632.37/1,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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