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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.03, 1,606.68 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.03, 1,606.68 and 454.62 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.03 : 1,606.68 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.03/1,606.68 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.03x = 1,606.68 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.03x = 730,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,428.86/1,071.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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