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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,141.90 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,141.90 and 454.49 is: 627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,141.90 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,141.90 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,141.90 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 518,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,982.13/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.15

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