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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.34, 1,601.42 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.34, 1,601.42 and 418.53 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.34 : 1,601.42 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.34/1,601.42 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.34x = 1,601.42 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.34x = 670,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,240.22/1,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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