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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.50, 2,177.62 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.50, 2,177.62 and 425.50 is: 638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.50 : 2,177.62 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.50/2,177.62 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.50x = 2,177.62 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.50x = 926,577.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,577.31/1,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.36

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