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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.74, 1,791.25 and 774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.74, 1,791.25 and 774.66 is: 1,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.74 : 1,791.25 = 774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.74/1,791.25 = 774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.74x = 1,791.25 × 774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.74x = 1,387,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,609.73/1,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.43

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