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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.51, 4,883.25 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.51, 4,883.25 and 790.32 is: 1,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.51 : 4,883.25 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.51/4,883.25 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.51x = 4,883.25 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.51x = 3,859,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,330.14/3,255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.48

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