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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.60 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.40, 1,602.60 and 451.95 is: 677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.40 : 1,602.60 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.40/1,602.60 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.40x = 1,602.60 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.40x = 724,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,287.06/1,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.92

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