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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.02, 2,137.35 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.02, 2,137.35 and 451.10 is: 676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.02 : 2,137.35 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.02/2,137.35 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.02x = 2,137.35 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.02x = 964,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,158.59/1,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.59

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