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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.45, 1,601.67 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.45, 1,601.67 and 418.23 is: 627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.45 : 1,601.67 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.45/1,601.67 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.45x = 1,601.67 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.45x = 669,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,868.01/1,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.54

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