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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.70, 1,603.05 and 338.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.70, 1,603.05 and 338.33 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.70 : 1,603.05 = 338.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.70/1,603.05 = 338.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.70x = 1,603.05 × 338.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.70x = 542,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,359.91/1,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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