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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.73, 2,138.36 and 452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.73, 2,138.36 and 452.06 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.73 : 2,138.36 = 452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.73/2,138.36 = 452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.73x = 2,138.36 × 452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.73x = 966,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,667.02/1,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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