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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.97, 2,136.05 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.97, 2,136.05 and 450.75 is: 676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.97 : 2,136.05 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.97/2,136.05 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.97x = 2,136.05 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.97x = 962,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,824.54/1,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.16

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