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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.06, 2,176.50 and 425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.06, 2,176.50 and 425.06 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.06 : 2,176.50 = 425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.06/2,176.50 = 425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.06x = 2,176.50 × 425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.06x = 925,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,143.09/1,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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