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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.84, 4,505.28 and 812.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.84, 4,505.28 and 812.72 is: 1,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.84 : 4,505.28 = 812.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.84/4,505.28 = 812.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.84x = 4,505.28 × 812.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.84x = 3,661,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,531.16/3,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.95

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