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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.92, 4,505.96 and 812.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.92, 4,505.96 and 812.68 is: 1,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.92 : 4,505.96 = 812.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.92/4,505.96 = 812.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.92x = 4,505.96 × 812.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.92x = 3,661,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,903.57/3,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.04

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