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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.78, 1,601.68 and 374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.78, 1,601.68 and 374.45 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.78 : 1,601.68 = 374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.78/1,601.68 = 374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.78x = 1,601.68 × 374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.78x = 599,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,740.13/1,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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