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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.53, 1,601.27 and 417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.53, 1,601.27 and 417.79 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.53 : 1,601.27 = 417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.53/1,601.27 = 417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.53x = 1,601.27 × 417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.53x = 668,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,992.50/1,067.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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