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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.76, 1,603.35 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.76, 1,603.35 and 338.19 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.76 : 1,603.35 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.76/1,603.35 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.76x = 1,603.35 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.76x = 542,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,235.25/1,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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