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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.80, 1,603.68 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.80, 1,603.68 and 492.08 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.80 : 1,603.68 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.80/1,603.68 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.80x = 1,603.68 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.80x = 789,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,138.85/1,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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