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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.01, 2,138.02 and 645.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.01, 2,138.02 and 645.18 is: 968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.01 : 2,138.02 = 645.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.01/2,138.02 = 645.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.01x = 2,138.02 × 645.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.01x = 1,379,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,407.74/1,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.00

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