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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,129.82 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,129.82 and 487.44 is: 672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,129.82 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,129.82 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,129.82 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 550,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,719.46/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.38

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