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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239, 4,858.50 and 807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239, 4,858.50 and 807 is: 1,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239 : 4,858.50 = 807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239/4,858.50 = 807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239x = 4,858.50 × 807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239x = 3,920,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,809.50/3,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.50

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