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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.77, 4,505.75 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.77, 4,505.75 and 812.52 is: 1,218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.77 : 4,505.75 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.77/4,505.75 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.77x = 4,505.75 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.77x = 3,661,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,011.99/3,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.81

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