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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.16, 1,786.02 and 1,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.16, 1,786.02 and 1,132.75 is: 1,558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.16 : 1,786.02 = 1,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.16/1,786.02 = 1,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.16x = 1,786.02 × 1,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.16x = 2,023,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,112.14/1,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.45

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