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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.81, 1,603.31 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.81, 1,603.31 and 452.49 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.81 : 1,603.31 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.81/1,603.31 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.81x = 1,603.31 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.81x = 725,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,481.74/1,068.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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