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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,130.97 and 487.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,130.97 and 487.91 is: 673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,130.97 = 487.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,130.97 = 487.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,130.97 × 487.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 551,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,805.92/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.36

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