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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.07, 1,600.96 and 417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.07, 1,600.96 and 417.45 is: 626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.07 : 1,600.96 = 417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.07/1,600.96 = 417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.07x = 1,600.96 × 417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.07x = 668,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,320.75/1,067.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.31

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