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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.39, 2,136.78 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.39, 2,136.78 and 450.56 is: 675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.39 : 2,136.78 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.39/2,136.78 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.39x = 2,136.78 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.39x = 962,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,752.94/1,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.91

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