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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.88, 2,138.82 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.88, 2,138.82 and 452 is: 678

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.88 : 2,138.82 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.88/2,138.82 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.88x = 2,138.82 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.88x = 966,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,746.64/1,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678

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