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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.97, 1,601.94 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.97, 1,601.94 and 337.60 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.97 : 1,601.94 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.97/1,601.94 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.97x = 1,601.94 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.97x = 540,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,814.94/1,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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