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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.72, 1,601.44 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.72, 1,601.44 and 451.10 is: 676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.72 : 1,601.44 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.72/1,601.44 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.72x = 1,601.44 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.72x = 722,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,412.46/1,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.60

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