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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.16, 1,791.48 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.16, 1,791.48 and 766.80 is: 1,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.16 : 1,791.48 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.16/1,791.48 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.16x = 1,791.48 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.16x = 1,373,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,706.86/1,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.20

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