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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.94, 1,128.74 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.94, 1,128.74 and 486.52 is: 671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.94 : 1,128.74 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.94/1,128.74 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.94x = 1,128.74 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.94x = 549,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,146.51/817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.38

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