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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.46 and 775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.08, 1,792.46 and 775.02 is: 1,069.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.08 : 1,792.46 = 775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.08/1,792.46 = 775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.08x = 1,792.46 × 775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.08x = 1,389,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,192.35/1,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.37

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