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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.92, 1,602.66 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.92, 1,602.66 and 520.64 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.92 : 1,602.66 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.92/1,602.66 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.92x = 1,602.66 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.92x = 834,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,408.90/1,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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