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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.47, 1,601.34 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.47, 1,601.34 and 374.29 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.47 : 1,601.34 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.47/1,601.34 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.47x = 1,601.34 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.47x = 599,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,365.55/1,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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