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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.36, 1,702.08 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.36, 1,702.08 and 767.52 is: 1,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.36 : 1,702.08 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.36/1,702.08 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.36x = 1,702.08 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.36x = 1,306,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,380.44/1,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.20

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