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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.32 : 2,138 = 452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.32/2,138 = 452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.32x = 2,138 × 452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.32x = 966,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,889.12/1,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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