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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,119.02 and 461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,119.02 and 461.57 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,119.02 = 461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,119.02 = 461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,119.02 × 461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 516,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,498.16/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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