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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.04, 1,792.64 and 801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.04, 1,792.64 and 801.52 is: 1,106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.04 : 1,792.64 = 801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.04/1,792.64 = 801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.04x = 1,792.64 × 801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.04x = 1,436,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,836.81/1,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.08

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