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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,130.33 and 487.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,130.33 and 487.51 is: 672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,130.33 = 487.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,130.33 = 487.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,130.33 × 487.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 551,044.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,044.74/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.62

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