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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.55, 1,605.69 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.55, 1,605.69 and 454.14 is: 681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.55 : 1,605.69 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.55/1,605.69 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.55x = 1,605.69 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.55x = 729,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,208.06/1,070.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.15

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