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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.54, 1,130.80 and 488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.54, 1,130.80 and 488.05 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.54 : 1,130.80 = 488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.54/1,130.80 = 488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.54x = 1,130.80 × 488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.54x = 551,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,886.94/819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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