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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.95, 1,603.84 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.95, 1,603.84 and 375.70 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.95 : 1,603.84 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.95/1,603.84 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.95x = 1,603.84 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.95x = 602,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,562.69/1,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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