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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.64, 1,601.20 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.64, 1,601.20 and 451.01 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.64 : 1,601.20 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.64/1,601.20 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.64x = 1,601.20 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.64x = 722,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,157.21/1,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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