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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.73, 2,136.86 and 451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.73, 2,136.86 and 451.06 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.73 : 2,136.86 = 451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.73/2,136.86 = 451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.73x = 2,136.86 × 451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.73x = 963,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,841.39/1,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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