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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.16, 1,792.91 and 739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.16, 1,792.91 and 739.66 is: 1,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.16 : 1,792.91 = 739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.16/1,792.91 = 739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.16x = 1,792.91 × 739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.16x = 1,326,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,143.81/1,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.77

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