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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.66, 1,607.49 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.66, 1,607.49 and 455.20 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.66 : 1,607.49 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.66/1,607.49 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.66x = 1,607.49 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.66x = 731,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,729.45/1,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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