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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.84, 1,702.98 and 768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.84, 1,702.98 and 768 is: 1,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.84 : 1,702.98 = 768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.84/1,702.98 = 768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.84x = 1,702.98 × 768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.84x = 1,307,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,888.64/1,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.01

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