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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.26, 2,407.76 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.26, 2,407.76 and 451.02 is: 676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.26 : 2,407.76 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.26/2,407.76 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.26x = 2,407.76 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.26x = 1,085,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,947.92/1,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.49

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