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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.17, 1,122.12 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.17, 1,122.12 and 481.51 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.17 : 1,122.12 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.17/1,122.12 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.17x = 1,122.12 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.17x = 540,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,313.40/813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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