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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.20, 1,119.52 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.20, 1,119.52 and 457.26 is: 631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.20 : 1,119.52 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.20/1,119.52 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.20x = 1,119.52 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.20x = 511,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,911.72/811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.05

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