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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.86, 1,800.96 and 761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.86, 1,800.96 and 761.46 is: 1,141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.86 : 1,800.96 = 761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.86/1,800.96 = 761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.86x = 1,800.96 × 761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.86x = 1,371,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,359.00/1,200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.98

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