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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.97, 1,601.61 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.97, 1,601.61 and 374.61 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.97 : 1,601.61 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.97/1,601.61 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.97x = 1,601.61 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.97x = 599,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,979.12/1,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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