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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.79, 1,607.72 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.79, 1,607.72 and 454.64 is: 681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.79 : 1,607.72 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.79/1,607.72 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.79x = 1,607.72 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.79x = 730,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,923.51/1,071.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.97

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