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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.10, 2,137.62 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.10, 2,137.62 and 451.28 is: 676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.10 : 2,137.62 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.10/2,137.62 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.10x = 2,137.62 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.10x = 964,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,665.15/1,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.91

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