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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.65, 2,138.34 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.65, 2,138.34 and 451.67 is: 677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.65 : 2,138.34 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.65/2,138.34 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.65x = 2,138.34 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.65x = 965,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,824.03/1,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.46

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