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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.14, 1,606.21 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.14, 1,606.21 and 454.51 is: 681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.14 : 1,606.21 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.14/1,606.21 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.14x = 1,606.21 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.14x = 730,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,039.38/1,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.56

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