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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.04 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.04 and 487.02 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.04 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.04 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.04 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 550,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,352.08/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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