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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.83, 2,140.14 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.83, 2,140.14 and 452.67 is: 678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.83 : 2,140.14 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.83/2,140.14 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.83x = 2,140.14 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.83x = 968,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,777.17/1,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.97

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