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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.86, 1,792.56 and 767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.86, 1,792.56 and 767.91 is: 1,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.86 : 1,792.56 = 767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.86/1,792.56 = 767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.86x = 1,792.56 × 767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.86x = 1,376,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,524.75/1,298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.79

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