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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.98, 1,603.68 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.98, 1,603.68 and 452.68 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.98 : 1,603.68 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.98/1,603.68 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.98x = 1,603.68 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.98x = 725,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,943.58/1,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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