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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068, 1,601.44 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068, 1,601.44 and 451.04 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068 : 1,601.44 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068/1,601.44 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068x = 1,601.44 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068x = 722,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,313.50/1,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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