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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.70, 4,508.03 and 814.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.70, 4,508.03 and 814.61 is: 1,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.70 : 4,508.03 = 814.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.70/4,508.03 = 814.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.70x = 4,508.03 × 814.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.70x = 3,672,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,259.71/3,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.77

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