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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.31, 1,605.93 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.31, 1,605.93 and 454.15 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.31 : 1,605.93 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.31/1,605.93 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.31x = 1,605.93 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.31x = 729,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,333.41/1,070.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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