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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.61, 1,601.89 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.61, 1,601.89 and 374.78 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.61 : 1,601.89 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.61/1,601.89 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.61x = 1,601.89 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.61x = 600,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,352.50/1,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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