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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.06, 1,599.03 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.06, 1,599.03 and 450.42 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.06 : 1,599.03 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.06/1,599.03 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.06x = 1,599.03 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.06x = 720,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,235.09/1,067.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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