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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.73, 1,607.81 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.73, 1,607.81 and 455.43 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.73 : 1,607.81 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.73/1,607.81 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.73x = 1,607.81 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.73x = 732,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,244.91/1,071.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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