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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.14, 1,137.26 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.14, 1,137.26 and 451.05 is: 622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.14 : 1,137.26 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.14/1,137.26 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.14x = 1,137.26 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.14x = 512,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,961.12/824.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.42

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