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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.74, 1,603.12 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.74, 1,603.12 and 679.14 is: 1,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.74 : 1,603.12 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.74/1,603.12 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.74x = 1,603.12 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.74x = 1,088,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,742.92/1,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.72

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