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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,129.94 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,129.94 and 487.54 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,129.94 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,129.94 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,129.94 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 550,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,890.95/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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