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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.91, 1,792.52 and 767.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.91, 1,792.52 and 767.81 is: 1,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.91 : 1,792.52 = 767.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.91/1,792.52 = 767.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.91x = 1,792.52 × 767.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.91x = 1,376,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,301.98/1,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.58

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