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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.50, 1,130.91 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.50, 1,130.91 and 451.50 is: 623.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.50 : 1,130.91 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.50/1,130.91 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.50x = 1,130.91 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.50x = 510,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,605.87/819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.07

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