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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.97, 1,604.13 and 419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.97, 1,604.13 and 419.69 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.97 : 1,604.13 = 419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.97/1,604.13 = 419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.97x = 1,604.13 × 419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.97x = 673,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,237.32/1,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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