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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.84, 2,138.73 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.84, 2,138.73 and 451.94 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.84 : 2,138.73 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.84/2,138.73 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.84x = 2,138.73 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.84x = 966,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,577.64/1,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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