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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.46, 1,601.25 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.46, 1,601.25 and 418.38 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.46 : 1,601.25 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.46/1,601.25 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.46x = 1,601.25 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.46x = 669,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,930.98/1,067.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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