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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.05, 1,130.12 and 487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.05, 1,130.12 and 487.55 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.05 : 1,130.12 = 487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.05/1,130.12 = 487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.05x = 1,130.12 × 487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.05x = 550,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,981.92/819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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