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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.25, 4,230.65 and 768.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.25, 4,230.65 and 768.25 is: 1,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.25 : 4,230.65 = 768.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.25/4,230.65 = 768.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.25x = 4,230.65 × 768.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.25x = 3,250,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,196.86/2,820.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.45

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