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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.68, 1,603.74 and 548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.68, 1,603.74 and 548.66 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.68 : 1,603.74 = 548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.68/1,603.74 = 548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.68x = 1,603.74 × 548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.68x = 879,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,907.99/1,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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