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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.76, 1,601.64 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.76, 1,601.64 and 298.24 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.76 : 1,601.64 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.76/1,601.64 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.76x = 1,601.64 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.76x = 477,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,673.11/1,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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