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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.09, 1,605.37 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.09, 1,605.37 and 453.81 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.09 : 1,605.37 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.09/1,605.37 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.09x = 1,605.37 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.09x = 728,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,540.68/1,070.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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