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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.58, 1,792.13 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.58, 1,792.13 and 774.54 is: 1,068.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.58 : 1,792.13 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.58/1,792.13 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.58x = 1,792.13 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.58x = 1,388,076.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,076.37/1,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.92

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