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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424, 2,136 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424, 2,136 and 450.13 is: 675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424 : 2,136 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424/2,136 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424x = 2,136 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424x = 961,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,477.68/1,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.20

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