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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.85, 2,139.08 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.85, 2,139.08 and 452.02 is: 678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.85 : 2,139.08 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.85/2,139.08 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.85x = 2,139.08 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.85x = 966,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,906.94/1,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.13

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