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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.97, 1,602.63 and 418.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.97, 1,602.63 and 418.69 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.97 : 1,602.63 = 418.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.97/1,602.63 = 418.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.97x = 1,602.63 × 418.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.97x = 671,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,001.15/1,067.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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