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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.93, 1,843.09 and 767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.93, 1,843.09 and 767.79 is: 1,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.93 : 1,843.09 = 767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.93/1,843.09 = 767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.93x = 1,843.09 × 767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.93x = 1,415,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,103.38/1,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.62

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