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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.60, 1,791.88 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.60, 1,791.88 and 774.44 is: 1,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.60 : 1,791.88 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.60/1,791.88 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.60x = 1,791.88 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.60x = 1,387,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,703.55/1,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.62

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