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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.52, 1,601.46 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.52, 1,601.46 and 337.04 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.52 : 1,601.46 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.52/1,601.46 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.52x = 1,601.46 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.52x = 539,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,748.07/1,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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