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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.24, 1,601.32 and 373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.24, 1,601.32 and 373.53 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.24 : 1,601.32 = 373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.24/1,601.32 = 373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.24x = 1,601.32 × 373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.24x = 598,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,141.06/1,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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