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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.68, 1,602.81 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.68, 1,602.81 and 419.27 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.68 : 1,602.81 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.68/1,602.81 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.68x = 1,602.81 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.68x = 672,002.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,002.13/1,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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