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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.47, 1,141.87 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.47, 1,141.87 and 454.45 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.47 : 1,141.87 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.47/1,141.87 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.47x = 1,141.87 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.47x = 518,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,922.82/827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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