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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.55, 4,503.45 and 811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.55, 4,503.45 and 811.44 is: 1,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.55 : 4,503.45 = 811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.55/4,503.45 = 811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.55x = 4,503.45 × 811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.55x = 3,654,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,279.47/3,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.06

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