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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.76, 2,137.14 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.76, 2,137.14 and 450.95 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.76 : 2,137.14 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.76/2,137.14 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.76x = 2,137.14 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.76x = 963,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,732.60/1,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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