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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.96, 1,603.50 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.96, 1,603.50 and 452.28 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.96 : 1,603.50 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.96/1,603.50 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.96x = 1,603.50 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.96x = 725,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,230.98/1,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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