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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.93, 1,603.34 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.93, 1,603.34 and 411.12 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.93 : 1,603.34 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.93/1,603.34 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.93x = 1,603.34 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.93x = 659,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,163.09/1,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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