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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.90, 1,606.64 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.90, 1,606.64 and 455.22 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.90 : 1,606.64 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.90/1,606.64 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.90x = 1,606.64 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.90x = 731,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,374.66/1,071.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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