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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.76, 2,138.46 and 451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.76, 2,138.46 and 451.78 is: 677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.76 : 2,138.46 = 451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.76/2,138.46 = 451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.76x = 2,138.46 × 451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.76x = 966,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,113.46/1,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.61

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