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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232, 4,848 and 800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232, 4,848 and 800 is: 1,200

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232 : 4,848 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232/4,848 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232x = 4,848 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232x = 3,878,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,400/3,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200

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