Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.32, 2,138 and 452.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,425.32, 2,138 and 452.24 is: 678.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,425.32 : 2,138 = 452.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,425.32/2,138 = 452.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,425.32x = 2,138 × 452.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,425.32x = 966,889.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 966,889.12/1,425.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678.37
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