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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.80, 1,474.47 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.80, 1,474.47 and 754.52 is: 1,040.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.80 : 1,474.47 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.80/1,474.47 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.80x = 1,474.47 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.80x = 1,112,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,517.10/1,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.90

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