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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.20, 2,138.08 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.20, 2,138.08 and 451.36 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.20 : 2,138.08 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.20/2,138.08 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.20x = 2,138.08 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.20x = 965,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,043.79/1,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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