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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.92, 1,603.48 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.92, 1,603.48 and 419.50 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.92 : 1,603.48 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.92/1,603.48 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.92x = 1,603.48 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.92x = 672,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,659.86/1,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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