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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.71, 1,601.72 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.71, 1,601.72 and 337.12 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.71 : 1,601.72 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.71/1,601.72 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.71x = 1,601.72 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.71x = 539,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,962.15/1,067.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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