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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.20, 4,506.31 and 812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.20, 4,506.31 and 812.93 is: 1,219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.20 : 4,506.31 = 812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.20/4,506.31 = 812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.20x = 4,506.31 × 812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.20x = 3,663,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,290.02/3,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.39

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