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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.75, 4,663.08 and 768.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.75, 4,663.08 and 768.78 is: 1,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.75 : 4,663.08 = 768.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.75/4,663.08 = 768.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.75x = 4,663.08 × 768.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.75x = 3,584,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,882.64/3,108.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.16

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