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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.76, 1,601.49 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.76, 1,601.49 and 418.44 is: 627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.76 : 1,601.49 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.76/1,601.49 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.76x = 1,601.49 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.76x = 670,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,127.48/1,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.60

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