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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.09, 1,600.91 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.09, 1,600.91 and 450.48 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.09 : 1,600.91 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.09/1,600.91 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.09x = 1,600.91 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.09x = 721,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,175.68/1,067.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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