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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.56, 1,791.96 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.56, 1,791.96 and 774.88 is: 1,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.56 : 1,791.96 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.56/1,791.96 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.56x = 1,791.96 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.56x = 1,388,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,553.96/1,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.30

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