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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.56, 1,701.90 and 767.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.56, 1,701.90 and 767.78 is: 1,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.56 : 1,701.90 = 767.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.56/1,701.90 = 767.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.56x = 1,701.90 × 767.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.56x = 1,306,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,684.78/1,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.28

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