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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.90, 1,474.83 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.90, 1,474.83 and 603.06 is: 832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.90 : 1,474.83 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.90/1,474.83 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.90x = 1,474.83 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.90x = 889,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,410.98/1,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.08

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