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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.13, 2,175.20 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.13, 2,175.20 and 424.13 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.13 : 2,175.20 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.13/2,175.20 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.13x = 2,175.20 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.13x = 922,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,567.58/1,450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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