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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,141.80 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,141.80 and 454.40 is: 627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,141.80 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,141.80 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,141.80 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 518,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,833.92/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.05

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