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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.53, 1,129.57 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.53, 1,129.57 and 445.53 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.53 : 1,129.57 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.53/1,129.57 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.53x = 1,129.57 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.53x = 503,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,249.45/818.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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