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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,140.53 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,140.53 and 453.45 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,140.53 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,140.53 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,140.53 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 517,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,167.63/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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