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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.38, 1,601.37 and 775.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.38, 1,601.37 and 775.17 is: 1,162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.38 : 1,601.37 = 775.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.38/1,601.37 = 775.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.38x = 1,601.37 × 775.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.38x = 1,241,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,333.98/1,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.97

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