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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.49, 2,138.30 and 451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.49, 2,138.30 and 451.57 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.49 : 2,138.30 = 451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.49/2,138.30 = 451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.49x = 2,138.30 × 451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.49x = 965,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,589.87/1,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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