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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.03, 1,137.18 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.03, 1,137.18 and 451.03 is: 622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.03 : 1,137.18 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.03/1,137.18 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.03x = 1,137.18 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.03x = 512,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,896.61/824.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.42

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