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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.98, 1,475.37 and 603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.98, 1,475.37 and 603.38 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.98 : 1,475.37 = 603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.98/1,475.37 = 603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.98x = 1,475.37 × 603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.98x = 890,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,208.75/1,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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