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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.58, 1,601.46 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.58, 1,601.46 and 337.01 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.58 : 1,601.46 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.58/1,601.46 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.58x = 1,601.46 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.58x = 539,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,700.03/1,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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