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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.89, 1,602.39 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.89, 1,602.39 and 375.45 is: 562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.89 : 1,602.39 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.89/1,602.39 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.89x = 1,602.39 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.89x = 601,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,617.33/1,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.85

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