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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.53, 1,140.62 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.53, 1,140.62 and 453.51 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.53 : 1,140.62 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.53/1,140.62 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.53x = 1,140.62 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.53x = 517,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,282.58/826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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