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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.58, 1,605.99 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.58, 1,605.99 and 454.44 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.58 : 1,605.99 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.58/1,605.99 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.58x = 1,605.99 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.58x = 729,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,826.10/1,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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