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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.45, 1,701.38 and 761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.45, 1,701.38 and 761.49 is: 1,050.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.45 : 1,701.38 = 761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.45/1,701.38 = 761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.45x = 1,701.38 × 761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.45x = 1,295,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,580.05/1,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.37

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