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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.55, 1,601.01 and 450.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.55, 1,601.01 and 450.89 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.55 : 1,601.01 = 450.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.55/1,601.01 = 450.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.55x = 1,601.01 × 450.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.55x = 721,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,871.39/1,067.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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