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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.99, 1,601.73 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.99, 1,601.73 and 337.57 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.99 : 1,601.73 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.99/1,601.73 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.99x = 1,601.73 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.99x = 540,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,696.00/1,067.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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