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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.72, 1,945.55 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.72, 1,945.55 and 779.16 is: 1,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.72 : 1,945.55 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.72/1,945.55 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.72x = 1,945.55 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.72x = 1,515,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,894.74/1,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.22

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