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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.19, 2,138.12 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.19, 2,138.12 and 451.27 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.19 : 2,138.12 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.19/2,138.12 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.19x = 2,138.12 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.19x = 964,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,869.41/1,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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