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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.52, 2,408.28 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.52, 2,408.28 and 451.28 is: 676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.52 : 2,408.28 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.52/2,408.28 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.52x = 2,408.28 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.52x = 1,086,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,808.60/1,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.92

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