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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.94, 1,474.50 and 675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.94, 1,474.50 and 675.64 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.94 : 1,474.50 = 675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.94/1,474.50 = 675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.94x = 1,474.50 × 675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.94x = 996,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,231.18/1,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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