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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.72, 1,602.18 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.72, 1,602.18 and 451.37 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.72 : 1,602.18 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.72/1,602.18 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.72x = 1,602.18 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.72x = 723,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,179.99/1,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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