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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.64, 4,904.55 and 804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.64, 4,904.55 and 804.45 is: 1,206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.64 : 4,904.55 = 804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.64/4,904.55 = 804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.64x = 4,904.55 × 804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.64x = 3,945,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,465.25/3,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.70

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