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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.58, 1,601.59 and 605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.58, 1,601.59 and 605.58 is: 908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.58 : 1,601.59 = 605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.58/1,601.59 = 605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.58x = 1,601.59 × 605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.58x = 969,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,889.36/1,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.49

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