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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.15, 1,140.07 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.15, 1,140.07 and 453.12 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.15 : 1,140.07 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.15/1,140.07 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.15x = 1,140.07 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.15x = 516,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,582.82/826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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