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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.36, 1,799.02 and 761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.36, 1,799.02 and 761.27 is: 1,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.36 : 1,799.02 = 761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.36/1,799.02 = 761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.36x = 1,799.02 × 761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.36x = 1,369,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,542.55/1,201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.00

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