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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.18, 1,130.40 and 469.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.18, 1,130.40 and 469.86 is: 648.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.18 : 1,130.40 = 469.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.18/1,130.40 = 469.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.18x = 1,130.40 × 469.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.18x = 531,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,129.74/819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.37

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