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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.16, 1,852.20 and 771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.16, 1,852.20 and 771.76 is: 1,159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.16 : 1,852.20 = 771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.16/1,852.20 = 771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.16x = 1,852.20 × 771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.16x = 1,429,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,453.87/1,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.18

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