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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.32, 1,606.96 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.32, 1,606.96 and 455.44 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.32 : 1,606.96 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.32/1,606.96 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.32x = 1,606.96 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.32x = 731,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,873.86/1,071.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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