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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.53, 1,792.43 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.53, 1,792.43 and 774.56 is: 1,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.53 : 1,792.43 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.53/1,792.43 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.53x = 1,792.43 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.53x = 1,388,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,348.09/1,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.17

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