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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.74, 2,135.52 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.74, 2,135.52 and 450.48 is: 675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.74 : 2,135.52 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.74/2,135.52 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.74x = 2,135.52 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.74x = 962,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,009.05/1,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.69

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