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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.61, 1,601.16 and 547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.61, 1,601.16 and 547.34 is: 820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.61 : 1,601.16 = 547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.61/1,601.16 = 547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.61x = 1,601.16 × 547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.61x = 876,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,376.18/1,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.88

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