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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.73, 1,474.83 and 602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.73, 1,474.83 and 602.98 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.73 : 1,474.83 = 602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.73/1,474.83 = 602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.73x = 1,474.83 × 602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.73x = 889,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,292.99/1,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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