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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.28, 1,792.50 and 731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.28, 1,792.50 and 731.99 is: 1,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.28 : 1,792.50 = 731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.28/1,792.50 = 731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.28x = 1,792.50 × 731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.28x = 1,312,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,092.08/1,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.86

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