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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.85, 1,606.77 and 454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.85, 1,606.77 and 454.70 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.85 : 1,606.77 = 454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.85/1,606.77 = 454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.85x = 1,606.77 × 454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.85x = 730,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,598.32/1,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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