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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.50, 4,631.25 and 779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.50, 4,631.25 and 779 is: 1,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.50 : 4,631.25 = 779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.50/4,631.25 = 779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.50x = 4,631.25 × 779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.50x = 3,607,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,743.75/3,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.50

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