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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.41, 1,606.64 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.41, 1,606.64 and 454.77 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.41 : 1,606.64 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.41/1,606.64 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.41x = 1,606.64 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.41x = 730,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,649.40/1,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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