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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.28, 1,599.80 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.28, 1,599.80 and 417.12 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.28 : 1,599.80 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.28/1,599.80 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.28x = 1,599.80 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.28x = 667,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,308.58/1,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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