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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.58, 1,606.92 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.58, 1,606.92 and 455.26 is: 682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.58 : 1,606.92 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.58/1,606.92 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.58x = 1,606.92 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.58x = 731,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,566.40/1,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.70

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