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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.21, 1,792.31 and 775.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.21, 1,792.31 and 775.05 is: 1,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.21 : 1,792.31 = 775.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.21/1,792.31 = 775.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.21x = 1,792.31 × 775.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.21x = 1,389,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,129.87/1,299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.21

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