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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.01 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.80, 2,139.01 and 451.98 is: 678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.80 : 2,139.01 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.80/2,139.01 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.80x = 2,139.01 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.80x = 966,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,788.61/1,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.07

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