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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.58, 4,506.87 and 813.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.58, 4,506.87 and 813.30 is: 1,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.58 : 4,506.87 = 813.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.58/4,506.87 = 813.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.58x = 4,506.87 × 813.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.58x = 3,665,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,437.37/3,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.95

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