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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143, 4,714.50 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143, 4,714.50 and 834.50 is: 1,251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143 : 4,714.50 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143/4,714.50 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143x = 4,714.50 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143x = 3,934,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,250.25/3,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.75

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