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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.65, 1,601.64 and 451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.65, 1,601.64 and 451.30 is: 677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.65 : 1,601.64 = 451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.65/1,601.64 = 451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.65x = 1,601.64 × 451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.65x = 722,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,820.13/1,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.02

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