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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.39, 2,137.50 and 451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.39, 2,137.50 and 451.23 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.39 : 2,137.50 = 451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.39/2,137.50 = 451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.39x = 2,137.50 × 451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.39x = 964,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,504.13/1,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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