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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.96, 1,849.02 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.96, 1,849.02 and 777 is: 1,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.96 : 1,849.02 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.96/1,849.02 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.96x = 1,849.02 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.96x = 1,436,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,688.54/1,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.29

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