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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.12, 1,790.92 and 1,111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.12, 1,790.92 and 1,111.76 is: 1,532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.12 : 1,790.92 = 1,111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.12/1,790.92 = 1,111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.12x = 1,790.92 × 1,111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.12x = 1,991,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,073.22/1,299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.63

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