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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.18 and 775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.18 and 775.01 is: 1,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.08 : 1,792.18 = 775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.08/1,792.18 = 775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.08x = 1,792.18 × 775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.08x = 1,388,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,957.42/1,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.19

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