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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.27, 4,506.39 and 812.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.27, 4,506.39 and 812.99 is: 1,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.27 : 4,506.39 = 812.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.27/4,506.39 = 812.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.27x = 4,506.39 × 812.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.27x = 3,663,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,650.01/3,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.48

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