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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.22, 1,599.93 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.22, 1,599.93 and 408.90 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.22 : 1,599.93 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.22/1,599.93 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.22x = 1,599.93 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.22x = 654,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,211.38/1,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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