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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.64, 2,139.94 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.64, 2,139.94 and 452.74 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.64 : 2,139.94 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.64/2,139.94 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.64x = 2,139.94 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.64x = 968,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,836.44/1,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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