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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.70, 2,137.38 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.70, 2,137.38 and 450.72 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.70 : 2,137.38 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.70/2,137.38 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.70x = 2,137.38 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.70x = 963,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,359.91/1,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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