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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.27, 1,605.88 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.27, 1,605.88 and 454.40 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.27 : 1,605.88 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.27/1,605.88 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.27x = 1,605.88 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.27x = 729,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,702.71/1,070.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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