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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.33, 4,504.99 and 812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.33, 4,504.99 and 812.06 is: 1,218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.33 : 4,504.99 = 812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.33/4,504.99 = 812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.33x = 4,504.99 × 812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.33x = 3,658,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,333.95/3,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.09

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