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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.69, 1,606.29 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.69, 1,606.29 and 454.47 is: 681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.69 : 1,606.29 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.69/1,606.29 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.69x = 1,606.29 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.69x = 730,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,010.62/1,071.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.18

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