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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,141.81 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,141.81 and 454.37 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,141.81 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,141.81 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,141.81 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 518,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,801.36/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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