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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.45, 1,601.65 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.45, 1,601.65 and 451.45 is: 676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.45 : 1,601.65 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.45/1,601.65 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.45x = 1,601.65 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.45x = 723,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,064.89/1,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.74

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