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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.71, 1,602.86 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.71, 1,602.86 and 338.09 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.71 : 1,602.86 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.71/1,602.86 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.71x = 1,602.86 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.71x = 541,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,901.23/1,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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