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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.82, 1,476.28 and 773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.82, 1,476.28 and 773.62 is: 1,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.82 : 1,476.28 = 773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.82/1,476.28 = 773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.82x = 1,476.28 × 773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.82x = 1,142,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,079.73/1,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.54

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