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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.94, 1,846.27 and 767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.94, 1,846.27 and 767.80 is: 1,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.94 : 1,846.27 = 767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.94/1,846.27 = 767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.94x = 1,846.27 × 767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.94x = 1,417,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,566.11/1,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.61

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