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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,130.67 and 487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,130.67 and 487.76 is: 672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,130.67 = 487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,130.67 = 487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,130.67 × 487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 551,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,495.60/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.98

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