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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,128.92 and 486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,128.92 and 486.74 is: 671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,128.92 = 486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,128.92 = 486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,128.92 × 486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 549,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,490.91/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.59

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