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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.67, 1,603.61 and 419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.67, 1,603.61 and 419.86 is: 630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.67 : 1,603.61 = 419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.67/1,603.61 = 419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.67x = 1,603.61 × 419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.67x = 673,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,289.25/1,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.03

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