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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.18, 1,122.01 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.18, 1,122.01 and 481.35 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.18 : 1,122.01 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.18/1,122.01 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.18x = 1,122.01 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.18x = 540,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,079.51/813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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