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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.92, 1,601.98 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.92, 1,601.98 and 418.50 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.92 : 1,601.98 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.92/1,601.98 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.92x = 1,601.98 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.92x = 670,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,427.58/1,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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