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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068, 1,602.63 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068, 1,602.63 and 451.67 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068 : 1,602.63 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068/1,602.63 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068x = 1,602.63 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068x = 723,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,859.89/1,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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