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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.32, 2,137.71 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.32, 2,137.71 and 451.16 is: 676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.32 : 2,137.71 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.32/2,137.71 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.32x = 2,137.71 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.32x = 964,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,449.24/1,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.65

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