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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.56, 2,176.20 and 424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.56, 2,176.20 and 424.56 is: 636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.56 : 2,176.20 = 424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.56/2,176.20 = 424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.56x = 2,176.20 × 424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.56x = 923,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,927.47/1,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.95

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