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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.11, 1,792.80 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.11, 1,792.80 and 775.44 is: 1,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.11 : 1,792.80 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.11/1,792.80 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.11x = 1,792.80 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.11x = 1,390,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,208.83/1,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.13

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