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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.43, 1,792.22 and 905.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.43, 1,792.22 and 905.58 is: 1,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.43 : 1,792.22 = 905.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.43/1,792.22 = 905.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.43x = 1,792.22 × 905.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.43x = 1,622,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,998.59/1,298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.97

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