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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.18, 1,140.10 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.18, 1,140.10 and 453.16 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.18 : 1,140.10 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.18/1,140.10 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.18x = 1,140.10 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.18x = 516,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,647.72/826.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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