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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.23, 1,605.42 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.23, 1,605.42 and 454.41 is: 681.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.23 : 1,605.42 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.23/1,605.42 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.23x = 1,605.42 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.23x = 729,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,518.90/1,071.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.01

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