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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.48, 1,701.60 and 760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.48, 1,701.60 and 760.98 is: 1,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.48 : 1,701.60 = 760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.48/1,701.60 = 760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.48x = 1,701.60 × 760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.48x = 1,294,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,883.57/1,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.78

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