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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.11, 2,138.85 and 451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.11, 2,138.85 and 451.95 is: 677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.11 : 2,138.85 = 451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.11/2,138.85 = 451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.11x = 2,138.85 × 451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.11x = 966,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,653.26/1,426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.83

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