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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.91, 1,601.30 and 482.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.91, 1,601.30 and 482.41 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.91 : 1,601.30 = 482.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.91/1,601.30 = 482.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.91x = 1,601.30 × 482.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.91x = 772,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,476.33/1,067.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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