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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.11, 1,702.67 and 761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.11, 1,702.67 and 761.24 is: 1,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.11 : 1,702.67 = 761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.11/1,702.67 = 761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.11x = 1,702.67 × 761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.11x = 1,296,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,140.96/1,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.11

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