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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.79, 1,601.42 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.79, 1,601.42 and 337.37 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.79 : 1,601.42 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.79/1,601.42 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.79x = 1,601.42 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.79x = 540,275.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,275.91/1,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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