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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.40, 1,793.27 and 801.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.40, 1,793.27 and 801.77 is: 1,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.40 : 1,793.27 = 801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.40/1,793.27 = 801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.40x = 1,793.27 × 801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.40x = 1,437,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,790.56/1,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.51

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