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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,125.52 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,125.52 and 483.87 is: 667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,125.52 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,125.52 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,125.52 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 544,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,609.73/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.85

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