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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.48, 4,505.45 and 812.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.48, 4,505.45 and 812.17 is: 1,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.48 : 4,505.45 = 812.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.48/4,505.45 = 812.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.48x = 4,505.45 × 812.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.48x = 3,659,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,191.33/3,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.32

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