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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.42, 1,130.94 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.42, 1,130.94 and 487.98 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.42 : 1,130.94 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.42/1,130.94 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.42x = 1,130.94 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.42x = 551,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,876.10/819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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