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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.61, 2,138.10 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.61, 2,138.10 and 451.45 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.61 : 2,138.10 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.61/2,138.10 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.61x = 2,138.10 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.61x = 965,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,245.25/1,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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