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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.88, 2,137.44 and 451.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.88, 2,137.44 and 451.30 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.88 : 2,137.44 = 451.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.88/2,137.44 = 451.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.88x = 2,137.44 × 451.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.88x = 964,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,626.67/1,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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