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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,130.70 and 487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,130.70 and 487.61 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,130.70 = 487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,130.70 = 487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,130.70 × 487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 551,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,334.97/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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