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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.46, 1,130.76 and 487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.46, 1,130.76 and 487.90 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.46 : 1,130.76 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.46/1,130.76 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.46x = 1,130.76 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.46x = 551,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,697.80/819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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