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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.68, 1,475.02 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.68, 1,475.02 and 715.12 is: 987.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.68 : 1,475.02 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.68/1,475.02 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.68x = 1,475.02 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.68x = 1,054,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,816.30/1,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.03

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