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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.96, 1,601.98 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.96, 1,601.98 and 337.54 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.96 : 1,601.98 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.96/1,601.98 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.96x = 1,601.98 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.96x = 540,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,732.33/1,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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