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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.44, 1,601.52 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.44, 1,601.52 and 374.20 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.44 : 1,601.52 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.44/1,601.52 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.44x = 1,601.52 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.44x = 599,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,288.78/1,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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