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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.13, 1,600.44 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.13, 1,600.44 and 408.87 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.13 : 1,600.44 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.13/1,600.44 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.13x = 1,600.44 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.13x = 654,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,371.90/1,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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