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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.25, 4,512.03 and 787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.25, 4,512.03 and 787.30 is: 1,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.25 : 4,512.03 = 787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.25/4,512.03 = 787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.25x = 4,512.03 × 787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.25x = 3,552,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,297.47/3,008.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.85

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