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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.62, 1,792.35 and 774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.62, 1,792.35 and 774.82 is: 1,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.62 : 1,792.35 = 774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.62/1,792.35 = 774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.62x = 1,792.35 × 774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.62x = 1,388,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,748.63/1,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.40

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