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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.94, 1,601.89 and 451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.94, 1,601.89 and 451.33 is: 676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.94 : 1,601.89 = 451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.94/1,601.89 = 451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.94x = 1,601.89 × 451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.94x = 722,975.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,975.88/1,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.98

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