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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109, 4,663.55 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109, 4,663.55 and 800.50 is: 1,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109 : 4,663.55 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109/4,663.55 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109x = 4,663.55 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109x = 3,733,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,167.77/3,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.76

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