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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.47, 1,601.28 and 373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.47, 1,601.28 and 373.89 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.47 : 1,601.28 = 373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.47/1,601.28 = 373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.47x = 1,601.28 × 373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.47x = 598,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,704.61/1,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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