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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.46, 1,607.44 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.46, 1,607.44 and 455.38 is: 683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.46 : 1,607.44 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.46/1,607.44 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.46x = 1,607.44 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.46x = 731,996.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,996.03/1,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.18

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