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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.69, 1,603.11 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.69, 1,603.11 and 375.27 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.69 : 1,603.11 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.69/1,603.11 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.69x = 1,603.11 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.69x = 601,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,599.09/1,068.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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