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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.05, 4,507.06 and 813.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.05, 4,507.06 and 813.27 is: 1,219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.05 : 4,507.06 = 813.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.05/4,507.06 = 813.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.05x = 4,507.06 × 813.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.05x = 3,665,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,456.69/3,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.77

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