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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.06, 1,601.51 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.06, 1,601.51 and 451.92 is: 677.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.06 : 1,601.51 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.06/1,601.51 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.06x = 1,601.51 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.06x = 723,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,752.14/1,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.63

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