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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.69, 1,474.56 and 774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.69, 1,474.56 and 774.39 is: 1,068.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.69 : 1,474.56 = 774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.69/1,474.56 = 774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.69x = 1,474.56 × 774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.69x = 1,141,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,884.52/1,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.49

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