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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.76, 1,602.87 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.76, 1,602.87 and 299.26 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.76 : 1,602.87 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.76/1,602.87 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.76x = 1,602.87 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.76x = 479,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,674.88/1,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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