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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.54, 4,505.42 and 812.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.54, 4,505.42 and 812.27 is: 1,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.54 : 4,505.42 = 812.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.54/4,505.42 = 812.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.54x = 4,505.42 × 812.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.54x = 3,659,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,593.96/3,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.43

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