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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.10, 2,136.28 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.10, 2,136.28 and 450.53 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.10 : 2,136.28 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.10/2,136.28 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.10x = 2,136.28 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.10x = 962,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,463.29/1,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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