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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803, 7,204.50 and 1,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803, 7,204.50 and 1,155 is: 1,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803 : 7,204.50 = 1,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803/7,204.50 = 1,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803x = 7,204.50 × 1,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803x = 8,321,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,321,197.50/4,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.50

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