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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.72, 1,602.90 and 419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.72, 1,602.90 and 419.64 is: 629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.72 : 1,602.90 = 419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.72/1,602.90 = 419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.72x = 1,602.90 × 419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.72x = 672,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,640.96/1,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.39

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