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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.06, 4,505.73 and 812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.06, 4,505.73 and 812.96 is: 1,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.06 : 4,505.73 = 812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.06/4,505.73 = 812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.06x = 4,505.73 × 812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.06x = 3,662,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,978.26/3,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.34

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