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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.95, 1,794.45 and 1,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.95, 1,794.45 and 1,123.99 is: 1,552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.95 : 1,794.45 = 1,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.95/1,794.45 = 1,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.95x = 1,794.45 × 1,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.95x = 2,016,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,946.10/1,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.75

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