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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.70, 1,833.45 and 760.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.70, 1,833.45 and 760.15 is: 1,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.70 : 1,833.45 = 760.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.70/1,833.45 = 760.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.70x = 1,833.45 × 760.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.70x = 1,393,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,687.85/1,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.78

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