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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.73, 1,602.15 and 575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.73, 1,602.15 and 575.41 is: 862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.73 : 1,602.15 = 575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.73/1,602.15 = 575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.73x = 1,602.15 × 575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.73x = 921,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,882.24/1,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.60

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