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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.50, 1,141.90 and 454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.50, 1,141.90 and 454.46 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.50 : 1,141.90 = 454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.50/1,141.90 = 454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.50x = 1,141.90 × 454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.50x = 518,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,947.45/827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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