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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.28, 1,793.94 and 834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.28, 1,793.94 and 834.28 is: 1,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.28 : 1,793.94 = 834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.28/1,793.94 = 834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.28x = 1,793.94 × 834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.28x = 1,496,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,648.26/1,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.91

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