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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.84, 1,603.08 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.84, 1,603.08 and 299.34 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.84 : 1,603.08 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.84/1,603.08 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.84x = 1,603.08 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.84x = 479,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,865.97/1,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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