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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.91, 1,602.80 and 483.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.91, 1,602.80 and 483.41 is: 724.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.91 : 1,602.80 = 483.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.91/1,602.80 = 483.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.91x = 1,602.80 × 483.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.91x = 774,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,809.55/1,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.86

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