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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.68, 1,605.90 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.68, 1,605.90 and 454.48 is: 681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.68 : 1,605.90 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.68/1,605.90 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.68x = 1,605.90 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.68x = 729,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,849.43/1,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.67

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