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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.11, 1,140.05 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.11, 1,140.05 and 453.09 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.11 : 1,140.05 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.11/1,140.05 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.11x = 1,140.05 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.11x = 516,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,542.99/826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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