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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.92, 1,792.76 and 775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.92, 1,792.76 and 775.24 is: 1,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.92 : 1,792.76 = 775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.92/1,792.76 = 775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.92x = 1,792.76 × 775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.92x = 1,389,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,819.26/1,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.98

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