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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.34, 1,792.50 and 801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.34, 1,792.50 and 801.58 is: 1,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.34 : 1,792.50 = 801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.34/1,792.50 = 801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.34x = 1,792.50 × 801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.34x = 1,436,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,832.15/1,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.82

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