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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.20, 1,141.54 and 454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.20, 1,141.54 and 454.12 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.20 : 1,141.54 = 454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.20/1,141.54 = 454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.20x = 1,141.54 × 454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.20x = 518,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,396.14/827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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