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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.88, 1,475.20 and 603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.88, 1,475.20 and 603.12 is: 832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.88 : 1,475.20 = 603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.88/1,475.20 = 603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.88x = 1,475.20 × 603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.88x = 889,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,722.62/1,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.39

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