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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.80, 2,408.70 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.80, 2,408.70 and 451.55 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.80 : 2,408.70 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.80/2,408.70 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.80x = 2,408.70 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.80x = 1,087,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,648.49/1,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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