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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.76, 4,505.63 and 812.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.76, 4,505.63 and 812.49 is: 1,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.76 : 4,505.63 = 812.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.76/4,505.63 = 812.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.76x = 4,505.63 × 812.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.76x = 3,660,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,752.73/3,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.73

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