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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.36, 1,793.16 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.36, 1,793.16 and 775.32 is: 1,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.36 : 1,793.16 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.36/1,793.16 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.36x = 1,793.16 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.36x = 1,390,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,272.81/1,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.97

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