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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.91, 1,603.10 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.91, 1,603.10 and 338.49 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.91 : 1,603.10 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.91/1,603.10 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.91x = 1,603.10 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.91x = 542,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,636.90/1,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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