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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.33, 4,883 and 790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.33, 4,883 and 790.14 is: 1,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.33 : 4,883 = 790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.33/4,883 = 790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.33x = 4,883 × 790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.33x = 3,858,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,253.62/3,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.21

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