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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.86, 1,603.80 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.86, 1,603.80 and 521.44 is: 782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.86 : 1,603.80 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.86/1,603.80 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.86x = 1,603.80 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.86x = 836,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,281.46/1,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.40

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