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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.16, 2,134.89 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.16, 2,134.89 and 450.05 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.16 : 2,134.89 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.16/2,134.89 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.16x = 2,134.89 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.16x = 960,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,796.57/1,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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