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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.53, 1,791.97 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.53, 1,791.97 and 774.56 is: 1,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.53 : 1,791.97 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.53/1,791.97 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.53x = 1,791.97 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.53x = 1,387,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,995.18/1,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.90

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