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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.77, 1,702.38 and 761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.77, 1,702.38 and 761.29 is: 1,050.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.77 : 1,702.38 = 761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.77/1,702.38 = 761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.77x = 1,702.38 × 761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.77x = 1,296,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,004.87/1,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.44

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