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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.71, 1,601.52 and 337.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.71, 1,601.52 and 337.81 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.71 : 1,601.52 = 337.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.71/1,601.52 = 337.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.71x = 1,601.52 × 337.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.71x = 541,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,009.47/1,067.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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