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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.14, 1,944.15 and 1,118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.14, 1,944.15 and 1,118.71 is: 1,674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.14 : 1,944.15 = 1,118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.14/1,944.15 = 1,118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.14x = 1,944.15 × 1,118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.14x = 2,174,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,940.05/1,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.14

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