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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.18, 1,792.66 and 1,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.18, 1,792.66 and 1,233.52 is: 1,702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.18 : 1,792.66 = 1,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.18/1,792.66 = 1,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.18x = 1,792.66 × 1,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.18x = 2,211,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,281.96/1,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.06

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