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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.76, 1,474.14 and 675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.76, 1,474.14 and 675.10 is: 931.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.76 : 1,474.14 = 675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.76/1,474.14 = 675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.76x = 1,474.14 × 675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.76x = 995,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,191.91/1,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.17

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