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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.24, 4,506.59 and 812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.24, 4,506.59 and 812.98 is: 1,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.24 : 4,506.59 = 812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.24/4,506.59 = 812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.24x = 4,506.59 × 812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.24x = 3,663,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,767.54/3,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.53

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