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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.05, 2,138.43 and 452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.05, 2,138.43 and 452.01 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.05 : 2,138.43 = 452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.05/2,138.43 = 452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.05x = 2,138.43 × 452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.05x = 966,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,591.74/1,426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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