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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.63, 4,505.62 and 812.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.63, 4,505.62 and 812.54 is: 1,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.63 : 4,505.62 = 812.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.63/4,505.62 = 812.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.63x = 4,505.62 × 812.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.63x = 3,660,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,971.92/3,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.85

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