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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.84, 1,474.17 and 675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.84, 1,474.17 and 675.72 is: 931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.84 : 1,474.17 = 675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.84/1,474.17 = 675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.84x = 1,474.17 × 675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.84x = 996,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,126.15/1,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.97

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