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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,130.40 and 609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,130.40 and 609.51 is: 841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,130.40 = 609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,130.40 = 609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,130.40 × 609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 688,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,990.10/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.17

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