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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212, 4,818 and 780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212, 4,818 and 780 is: 1,170

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212 : 4,818 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212/4,818 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212x = 4,818 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212x = 3,758,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,040/3,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170

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