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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,130.55 and 487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,130.55 and 487.74 is: 673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,130.55 = 487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,130.55 = 487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,130.55 × 487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 551,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,414.46/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.03

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