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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.46, 1,600.74 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.46, 1,600.74 and 336.66 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.46 : 1,600.74 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.46/1,600.74 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.46x = 1,600.74 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.46x = 538,905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,905.13/1,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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