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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.92, 2,137.44 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.92, 2,137.44 and 451.03 is: 676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.92 : 2,137.44 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.92/2,137.44 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.92x = 2,137.44 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.92x = 964,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,049.56/1,424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.56

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