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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.31, 1,668.36 and 1,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.31, 1,668.36 and 1,068.58 is: 1,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.31 : 1,668.36 = 1,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.31/1,668.36 = 1,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.31x = 1,668.36 × 1,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.31x = 1,782,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,776.13/1,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.43

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