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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.07, 1,792.70 and 775.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.07, 1,792.70 and 775.00 is: 1,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.07 : 1,792.70 = 775.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.07/1,792.70 = 775.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.07x = 1,792.70 × 775.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.07x = 1,389,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,343.77/1,299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.49

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