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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.86, 1,601.39 and 374.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.86, 1,601.39 and 374.33 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.86 : 1,601.39 = 374.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.86/1,601.39 = 374.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.86x = 1,601.39 × 374.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.86x = 599,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,448.32/1,067.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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