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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.90, 1,474.24 and 819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.90, 1,474.24 and 819.60 is: 1,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.90 : 1,474.24 = 819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.90/1,474.24 = 819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.90x = 1,474.24 × 819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.90x = 1,208,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,287.10/1,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.40

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