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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.82, 2,178.08 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.82, 2,178.08 and 425.82 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.82 : 2,178.08 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.82/2,178.08 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.82x = 2,178.08 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.82x = 927,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,470.03/1,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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