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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.99, 1,849.91 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.99, 1,849.91 and 770.22 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.99 : 1,849.91 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.99/1,849.91 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.99x = 1,849.91 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.99x = 1,424,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,837.68/1,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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