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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.17, 1,138.73 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.17, 1,138.73 and 452.15 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.17 : 1,138.73 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.17/1,138.73 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.17x = 1,138.73 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.17x = 514,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,877.90/825.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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