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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.13, 1,140.10 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.13, 1,140.10 and 453.15 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.13 : 1,140.10 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.13/1,140.10 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.13x = 1,140.10 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.13x = 516,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,636.32/826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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