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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.95, 2,139.24 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.95, 2,139.24 and 452.01 is: 678.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.95 : 2,139.24 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.95/2,139.24 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.95x = 2,139.24 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.95x = 966,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,957.87/1,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.12

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