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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.99, 1,608.19 and 455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.99, 1,608.19 and 455.69 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.99 : 1,608.19 = 455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.99/1,608.19 = 455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.99x = 1,608.19 × 455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.99x = 732,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,838.98/1,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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