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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826, 1,139.89 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826, 1,139.89 and 453 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826 : 1,139.89 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826/1,139.89 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826x = 1,139.89 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826x = 516,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,370.17/826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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