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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.12, 1,850.10 and 770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.12, 1,850.10 and 770.35 is: 1,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.12 : 1,850.10 = 770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.12/1,850.10 = 770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.12x = 1,850.10 × 770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.12x = 1,425,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,215.28/1,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.78

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