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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.67, 1,849.05 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.67, 1,849.05 and 773.70 is: 1,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.67 : 1,849.05 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.67/1,849.05 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.67x = 1,849.05 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.67x = 1,430,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,609.99/1,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.76

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