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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.66, 2,135.76 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.66, 2,135.76 and 450.04 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.66 : 2,135.76 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.66/2,135.76 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.66x = 2,135.76 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.66x = 961,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,177.43/1,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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