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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.45, 1,121.24 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.45, 1,121.24 and 453.56 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.45 : 1,121.24 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.45/1,121.24 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.45x = 1,121.24 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.45x = 508,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,541.74/812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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