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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.33, 1,599.99 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.33, 1,599.99 and 373.55 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.33 : 1,599.99 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.33/1,599.99 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.33x = 1,599.99 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.33x = 597,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,676.26/1,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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