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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.50, 1,129.54 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.50, 1,129.54 and 469.20 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.50 : 1,129.54 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.50/1,129.54 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.50x = 1,129.54 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.50x = 529,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,980.17/818.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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