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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,130.18 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,130.18 and 487.38 is: 672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,130.18 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,130.18 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,130.18 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 550,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,827.13/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.54

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