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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.03, 1,792.68 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.03, 1,792.68 and 775.35 is: 1,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.03 : 1,792.68 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.03/1,792.68 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.03x = 1,792.68 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.03x = 1,389,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,954.44/1,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.99

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