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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.72, 2,138.58 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.72, 2,138.58 and 452.51 is: 678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.72 : 2,138.58 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.72/2,138.58 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.72x = 2,138.58 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.72x = 967,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,728.84/1,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.77

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