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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.81, 1,606.57 and 455.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.81, 1,606.57 and 455.00 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.81 : 1,606.57 = 455.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.81/1,606.57 = 455.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.81x = 1,606.57 × 455.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.81x = 730,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,980.18/1,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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