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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.04, 2,139.34 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.04, 2,139.34 and 452.16 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.04 : 2,139.34 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.04/2,139.34 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.04x = 2,139.34 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.04x = 967,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,323.97/1,426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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