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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.34, 2,137.99 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.34, 2,137.99 and 451.44 is: 677.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.34 : 2,137.99 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.34/2,137.99 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.34x = 2,137.99 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.34x = 965,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,161.26/1,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.15

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