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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.10, 1,602.27 and 451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.10, 1,602.27 and 451.87 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.10 : 1,602.27 = 451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.10/1,602.27 = 451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.10x = 1,602.27 × 451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.10x = 724,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,011.48/1,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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