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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.21, 1,791.29 and 774.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.21, 1,791.29 and 774.29 is: 1,068.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.21 : 1,791.29 = 774.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.21/1,791.29 = 774.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.21x = 1,791.29 × 774.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.21x = 1,386,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,974.06/1,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.37

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