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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.85, 1,474.57 and 603.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.85, 1,474.57 and 603.01 is: 831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.85 : 1,474.57 = 603.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.85/1,474.57 = 603.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.85x = 1,474.57 × 603.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.85x = 889,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,174.59/1,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.90

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