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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.16, 1,792.63 and 739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.16, 1,792.63 and 739.64 is: 1,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.16 : 1,792.63 = 739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.16/1,792.63 = 739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.16x = 1,792.63 × 739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.16x = 1,325,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,894.10/1,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.58

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