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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,139.94 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,139.94 and 453.03 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,139.94 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,139.94 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,139.94 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 516,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,427.02/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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