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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.54, 1,121.09 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.54, 1,121.09 and 481.07 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.54 : 1,121.09 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.54/1,121.09 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.54x = 1,121.09 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.54x = 539,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,318.36/812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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