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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.22, 1,601.01 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.22, 1,601.01 and 336.78 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.22 : 1,601.01 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.22/1,601.01 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.22x = 1,601.01 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.22x = 539,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,188.15/1,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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