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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.69, 1,607.51 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.69, 1,607.51 and 455.09 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.69 : 1,607.51 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.69/1,607.51 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.69x = 1,607.51 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.69x = 731,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,551.41/1,071.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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