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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,611.78, 2,417.67 and 1,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,611.78, 2,417.67 and 1,067.42 is: 1,601.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,611.78 : 2,417.67 = 1,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,611.78/2,417.67 = 1,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,611.78x = 2,417.67 × 1,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,611.78x = 2,580,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,657.22/1,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.12

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