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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.79, 1,601.30 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.79, 1,601.30 and 374.40 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.79 : 1,601.30 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.79/1,601.30 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.79x = 1,601.30 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.79x = 599,524.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,524.85/1,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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