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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.83, 1,603.21 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.83, 1,603.21 and 328.43 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.83 : 1,603.21 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.83/1,603.21 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.83x = 1,603.21 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.83x = 526,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,542.26/1,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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