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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,140.86 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,140.86 and 453.74 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,140.86 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,140.86 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,140.86 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 517,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,645.84/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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