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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.89, 1,601.90 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.89, 1,601.90 and 337.49 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.89 : 1,601.90 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.89/1,601.90 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.89x = 1,601.90 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.89x = 540,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,625.23/1,067.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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