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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.89, 4,507.59 and 813.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.89, 4,507.59 and 813.63 is: 1,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.89 : 4,507.59 = 813.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.89/4,507.59 = 813.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.89x = 4,507.59 × 813.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.89x = 3,667,510.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,510.45/3,004.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.51

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