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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.54, 1,601.42 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.54, 1,601.42 and 336.92 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.54 : 1,601.42 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.54/1,601.42 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.54x = 1,601.42 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.54x = 539,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,540.73/1,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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