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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.37, 1,801.77 and 767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.37, 1,801.77 and 767.83 is: 1,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.37 : 1,801.77 = 767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.37/1,801.77 = 767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.37x = 1,801.77 × 767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.37x = 1,383,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,453.06/1,200.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.52

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