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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.53, 1,601.36 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.53, 1,601.36 and 337.13 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.53 : 1,601.36 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.53/1,601.36 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.53x = 1,601.36 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.53x = 539,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,866.50/1,067.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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