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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.91, 1,988.31 and 1,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.91, 1,988.31 and 1,068.01 is: 1,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.91 : 1,988.31 = 1,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.91/1,988.31 = 1,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.91x = 1,988.31 × 1,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.91x = 2,123,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,535.08/1,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.78

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