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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.68, 1,607.85 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.68, 1,607.85 and 455.37 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.68 : 1,607.85 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.68/1,607.85 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.68x = 1,607.85 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.68x = 732,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,169.67/1,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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