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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.69, 1,601.12 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.69, 1,601.12 and 327.08 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.69 : 1,601.12 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.69/1,601.12 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.69x = 1,601.12 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.69x = 523,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,684.69/1,067.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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