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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.99, 1,602.24 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.99, 1,602.24 and 452.49 is: 678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.99 : 1,602.24 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.99/1,602.24 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.99x = 1,602.24 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.99x = 724,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,997.58/1,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.21

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