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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.49, 2,136.73 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.49, 2,136.73 and 450.60 is: 675.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.49 : 2,136.73 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.49/2,136.73 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.49x = 2,136.73 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.49x = 962,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,810.54/1,424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.90

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