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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.23, 1,130.51 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.23, 1,130.51 and 483.17 is: 666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.23 : 1,130.51 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.23/1,130.51 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.23x = 1,130.51 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.23x = 546,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,220.45/819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.75

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