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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.52, 1,601.69 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.52, 1,601.69 and 374.26 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.52 : 1,601.69 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.52/1,601.69 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.52x = 1,601.69 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.52x = 599,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,448.50/1,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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