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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.60, 2,136.98 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.60, 2,136.98 and 450.97 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.60 : 2,136.98 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.60/2,136.98 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.60x = 2,136.98 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.60x = 963,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,709.66/1,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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