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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.50, 4,802.25 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.50, 4,802.25 and 769.50 is: 1,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.50 : 4,802.25 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.50/4,802.25 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.50x = 4,802.25 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.50x = 3,695,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,331.38/3,201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.25

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