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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.57, 1,601.36 and 546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.57, 1,601.36 and 546.09 is: 819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.57 : 1,601.36 = 546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.57/1,601.36 = 546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.57x = 1,601.36 × 546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.57x = 874,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,483.95/1,067.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.14

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