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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.49, 1,850.66 and 770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.49, 1,850.66 and 770.72 is: 1,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.49 : 1,850.66 = 770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.49/1,850.66 = 770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.49x = 1,850.66 × 770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.49x = 1,426,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,347.23/1,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.35

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