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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.84, 1,476.30 and 773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.84, 1,476.30 and 773.64 is: 1,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.84 : 1,476.30 = 773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.84/1,476.30 = 773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.84x = 1,476.30 × 773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.84x = 1,142,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,124.73/1,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.56

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