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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.71, 1,603.10 and 483.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.71, 1,603.10 and 483.59 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.71 : 1,603.10 = 483.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.71/1,603.10 = 483.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.71x = 1,603.10 × 483.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.71x = 775,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,248.35/1,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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