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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.54, 1,701.72 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.54, 1,701.72 and 761.40 is: 1,050.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.54 : 1,701.72 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.54/1,701.72 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.54x = 1,701.72 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.54x = 1,295,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,689.61/1,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.38

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