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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.28, 2,407.80 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.28, 2,407.80 and 451.12 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.28 : 2,407.80 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.28/2,407.80 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.28x = 2,407.80 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.28x = 1,086,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,206.74/1,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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