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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.02, 1,792.86 and 775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.02, 1,792.86 and 775.36 is: 1,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.02 : 1,792.86 = 775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.02/1,792.86 = 775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.02x = 1,792.86 × 775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.02x = 1,390,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,111.93/1,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.12

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