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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.28, 1,601.43 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.28, 1,601.43 and 554.28 is: 831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.28 : 1,601.43 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.28/1,601.43 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.28x = 1,601.43 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.28x = 887,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,640.62/1,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.68

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