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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.65, 1,607.48 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.65, 1,607.48 and 455.20 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.65 : 1,607.48 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.65/1,607.48 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.65x = 1,607.48 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.65x = 731,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,724.90/1,071.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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