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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.47, 1,788.78 and 999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.47, 1,788.78 and 999.19 is: 1,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.47 : 1,788.78 = 999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.47/1,788.78 = 999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.47x = 1,788.78 × 999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.47x = 1,787,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,327.01/1,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.55

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