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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.59, 1,605.20 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.59, 1,605.20 and 454.13 is: 680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.59 : 1,605.20 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.59/1,605.20 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.59x = 1,605.20 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.59x = 728,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,972.27/1,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.91

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