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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,130.03 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,130.03 and 487.48 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,130.03 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,130.03 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,130.03 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 550,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,867.02/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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