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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,130.87 and 488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,130.87 and 488.05 is: 673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,130.87 = 488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,130.87 = 488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,130.87 × 488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 551,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,919.50/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.20

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