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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.16, 1,599.63 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.16, 1,599.63 and 450.35 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.16 : 1,599.63 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.16/1,599.63 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.16x = 1,599.63 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.16x = 720,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,393.37/1,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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