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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.40, 1,791.64 and 774.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.40, 1,791.64 and 774.34 is: 1,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.40 : 1,791.64 = 774.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.40/1,791.64 = 774.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.40x = 1,791.64 × 774.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.40x = 1,387,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,338.52/1,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.50

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