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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.22, 1,607.46 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.22, 1,607.46 and 454.87 is: 682.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.22 : 1,607.46 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.22/1,607.46 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.22x = 1,607.46 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.22x = 731,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,185.33/1,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.57

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