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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.40, 2,139.90 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.40, 2,139.90 and 452.51 is: 678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.40 : 2,139.90 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.40/2,139.90 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.40x = 2,139.90 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.40x = 968,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,326.15/1,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.86

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