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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.14, 1,130.33 and 487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.14, 1,130.33 and 487.65 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.14 : 1,130.33 = 487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.14/1,130.33 = 487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.14x = 1,130.33 × 487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.14x = 551,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,202.99/819.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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