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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,130.72 and 487.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,130.72 and 487.83 is: 673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,130.72 = 487.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,130.72 = 487.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,130.72 × 487.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 551,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,596.70/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.08

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