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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.36, 1,839.70 and 767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.36, 1,839.70 and 767.35 is: 1,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.36 : 1,839.70 = 767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.36/1,839.70 = 767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.36x = 1,839.70 × 767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.36x = 1,411,693.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,693.80/1,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.32

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