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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,140.55 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,140.55 and 453.48 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,140.55 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,140.55 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,140.55 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 517,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,211.20/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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