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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070, 1,605.12 and 453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070, 1,605.12 and 453.68 is: 680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070 : 1,605.12 = 453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070/1,605.12 = 453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070x = 1,605.12 × 453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070x = 728,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,210.84/1,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.57

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