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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.24, 1,850.04 and 770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.24, 1,850.04 and 770.64 is: 1,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.24 : 1,850.04 = 770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.24/1,850.04 = 770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.24x = 1,850.04 × 770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.24x = 1,425,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,714.83/1,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.07

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