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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.95, 1,475.13 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.95, 1,475.13 and 603.20 is: 832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.95 : 1,475.13 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.95/1,475.13 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.95x = 1,475.13 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.95x = 889,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,791.04/1,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.40

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