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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.65, 1,473.41 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.65, 1,473.41 and 601.90 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.65 : 1,473.41 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.65/1,473.41 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.65x = 1,473.41 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.65x = 886,835.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,835.10/1,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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