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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,121.80 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,121.80 and 481.40 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,121.80 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,121.80 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,121.80 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 540,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,034.52/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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