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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.07, 4,717.59 and 805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.07, 4,717.59 and 805.07 is: 1,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.07 : 4,717.59 = 805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.07/4,717.59 = 805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.07x = 4,717.59 × 805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.07x = 3,797,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,972.42/3,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.60

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