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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.41, 1,607.58 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.41, 1,607.58 and 455.18 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.41 : 1,607.58 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.41/1,607.58 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.41x = 1,607.58 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.41x = 731,730.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,730.23/1,071.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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