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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.90, 1,852.20 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.90, 1,852.20 and 961.20 is: 1,442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.90 : 1,852.20 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.90/1,852.20 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.90x = 1,852.20 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.90x = 1,780,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,334.64/1,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.85

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