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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.73, 1,602.30 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.73, 1,602.30 and 772.39 is: 1,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.73 : 1,602.30 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.73/1,602.30 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.73x = 1,602.30 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.73x = 1,237,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,600.50/1,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.01

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