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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.82, 1,602.63 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.82, 1,602.63 and 419.01 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.82 : 1,602.63 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.82/1,602.63 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.82x = 1,602.63 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.82x = 671,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,518.00/1,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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