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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.86, 2,138.56 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.86, 2,138.56 and 451.74 is: 677.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.86 : 2,138.56 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.86/2,138.56 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.86x = 2,138.56 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.86x = 966,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,073.09/1,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.54

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