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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.46, 2,138.25 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.46, 2,138.25 and 451.54 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.46 : 2,138.25 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.46/2,138.25 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.46x = 2,138.25 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.46x = 965,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,502.17/1,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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