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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.40, 1,793.58 and 1,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.40, 1,793.58 and 1,005.40 is: 1,387.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.40 : 1,793.58 = 1,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.40/1,793.58 = 1,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.40x = 1,793.58 × 1,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.40x = 1,803,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,265.33/1,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.77

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