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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.68, 1,474.44 and 649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.68, 1,474.44 and 649.20 is: 895.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.68 : 1,474.44 = 649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.68/1,474.44 = 649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.68x = 1,474.44 × 649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.68x = 957,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,206.45/1,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.69

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