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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.97, 1,603.11 and 375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.97, 1,603.11 and 375.61 is: 563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.97 : 1,603.11 = 375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.97/1,603.11 = 375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.97x = 1,603.11 × 375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.97x = 602,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,144.15/1,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.29

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