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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.34, 1,472.94 and 601.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.34, 1,472.94 and 601.50 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.34 : 1,472.94 = 601.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.34/1,472.94 = 601.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.34x = 1,472.94 × 601.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.34x = 885,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,973.41/1,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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