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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.45, 1,141.90 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.45, 1,141.90 and 454.47 is: 627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.45 : 1,141.90 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.45/1,141.90 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.45x = 1,141.90 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.45x = 518,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,953.87/827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.17

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