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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.72, 1,603.25 and 410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.72, 1,603.25 and 410.57 is: 615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.72 : 1,603.25 = 410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.72/1,603.25 = 410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.72x = 1,603.25 × 410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.72x = 658,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,240.29/1,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.92

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