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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,124.81 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,124.81 and 451.27 is: 622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,124.81 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,124.81 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,124.81 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 507,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,593.01/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.75

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